U.S. Embassy Says Talks between Hochstein, Army Chief Fruitful

"Where there's a will, there's a way," the U.S. embassy in Lebanon tweeted Wednesday, describing a meeting between U.S. Special Envoy Amos Hochstein and Army Commander Joseph Aoun as fruitful.

U.S. Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs Amos Hochstein arrived in Lebanon Tuesday and met today, Wednesday, with Aoun.

The embassy said that an agreement on maritime borders could create a much-needed opportunity for prosperity in Lebanon.

Indirect negotiations, mediated by the U.S., had been stalled after a disagreement on a disputed area.

As negotiations resume, Lebanon hopes that oil and gas discoveries in its territorial waters will help it overcome an unprecedented economic and financial crisis.