Haykal, Lacroix discuss the future after UNIFIL
Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal met at his office in Yarzeh with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, accompanied by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon Imran Riza and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Diodato Abagnara.
Talks focused on the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, as well as UNIFIL’s key role in efforts to restore stability in southern Lebanon.
They also discussed the need to explore possible alternatives for the period following UNIFIL’s departure, stressing the risks posed by a security vacuum and its negative impact on stability.
Lacroix also reaffirmed support for the Lebanese Army and its role during the current exceptional circumstances.
