UK Deputy National Security Adviser Dame Barbara Woodward completed a two-day visit to Lebanon, where she met the country’s leaders to discuss strengthening cooperation and reaffirming the UK’s commitment to Lebanon’s security and sovereignty. Accompanied by Ambassador Hamish Cowell, she met Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri and Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal. The talks focused on supporting Lebanon’s efforts to extend state authority, strengthen institutions and move toward a political settlement consistent with UNSCR 1701. Woodward welcomed the trilateral framework agreement between Lebanon, Israel and the United States, which she said will help advance Israeli forces’ withdrawal, Hezbollah’s disarmament and full deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces. The UK remains committed to providing humanitarian aid, training and equipment to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
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