Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to visit the White House this week for his first meeting with US President Donald Trump. The talks aim to address key issues including the disarmament of the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. Aoun, who previously served as commander of Lebanon's US-backed army, was elected president last year. His trip marks the first time a Lebanese head of state has visited the White House in nearly 20 years. During the meeting, Aoun is expected to present a plan for disarming Hezbollah, which is considered a terrorist organization by the United States. He will also push for Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanese territory, in line with UN Security Council resolutions. The visit comes amid heightened tensions in the region. Hezbollah, which holds significant political and military power in Lebanon, has been involved in conflicts with Israel. The US has long called for Hezbollah's disarmament, but internal Lebanese politics have made progress difficult. Aoun's election was seen as a step toward stability, and his visit signals a potential shift in Lebanon's foreign policy. The outcome of the talks could have major implications for regional security. Both leaders are expected to discuss broader US-Lebanon relations and economic support for Lebanon, which is facing a severe financial crisis.