Support conference: Army prepares its list and counts on Washington
The 17 participating countries will report the military institution’s requests to their capitals and assess whether they can fulfill them, according to an official source who spoke with our newspaper.
by Malek Jadah · L'Orient TodayThe Lebanese Army is back in the spotlight. On Thursday, representatives from 17 countries are set to meet in Paris for a preparatory conference to support the military force, which has been tasked since last year with the historic mission of disarming Hezbollah. The conference, also aimed at supporting the Internal Security Forces, will bring together Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, and Jordan's King Abdullah II. Some context Élysée: Army support conference must help 'consolidate Lebanon’s sovereignty' Other countries will be represented by their respective chiefs of staff. According to a military source contacted by our publication, General Joseph Clearfield, head of the Military Coordination Group for Lebanon (MCG4L), will represent the United States at the conference. Upon arriving in...
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