Paris talks focus on Lebanon army support as UN mission nears expiry
European and Arab military chiefs met in Paris on Thursday to discuss ways to strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces as the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon approaches its end. The talks come amid concern over a possible security vacuum if the mission is not extended before year-end. Officials are also weighing what form any follow-on international presence could take.The meeting is centred on training, equipment, intelligence sharing and mentoring for Lebanon's army, according to the supplied report. A French presidency official said the exact terms of any international or multinational presence still need to be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
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