Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced plans to complete the disarmament of all armed groups south of the Litani River by the end of the year, with the exception of areas under Israeli control. Salam also stated that efforts to consolidate Hezbollah's remaining weapons in other regions will continue into next year. In a televised interview, he emphasized that negotiations with Israel have shifted beyond military concerns, but dismissed the possibility of economic cooperation until peace is achieved. Salam reaffirmed Lebanon's commitment to the Arab Peace Initiative and the revitalization of southern Lebanon's economy.