The Lebanese Armed Forces – Directorate of Orientation – issued the following statement:
“Army Commander General Rudolph Heikal received at his office in Yarzeh United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, accompanied by UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon – UNIFIL, Major General Diodato Abagnara.
The meeting focused on the overall situation and developments in Lebanon and the region. The parties emphasized the importance of implementing international resolutions, particularly Resolution 1701, adhering to the ceasefire agreement, and executing the army’s operational plan.
General Heikal expressed his appreciation for Secretary-General Guterres’ efforts and praised UNIFIL’s role, highlighting the importance of coordination between the Lebanese Army and UN forces amid the current sensitive circumstances. Attendees also reaffirmed their full support for the military institution and its role during this complex phase.”
