In brief remarks surrounding the historic trilateral meeting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the current talks extend beyond securing an immediate ceasefire, aiming instead to establish a framework for permanent, lasting peace. He underscored the critical necessity of ending decades of Hezbollah's influence, noting that both the Lebanese and Israeli people have been victims of this aggression. While cautioning that resolving such deeply rooted issues is a "process, not an event," Rubio highlighted the summit as a vital first step toward restoring Lebanon's sovereignty and securing long-term regional stability.