403
Sorry!!
Error! We're sorry, but the page you were looking for doesn't exist.
PMs of Lebanon, Ireland hold talks in Beirut
(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday met with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Beirut to discuss the situation in Lebanon and strengthen bilateral relations, according to official statements.
Salam received Martin at the Grand Serail, reviewing national developments with particular attention to southern Lebanon and the broader ties between the two countries.
Martin arrived in Lebanon ahead of the year-end holidays to visit Irish troops serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), according to news agency. In October 2024, Ireland rejected an Israeli request to withdraw its UNIFIL contingent.
UNIFIL, established in 1978 following Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon, saw its mandate expanded after the July 2006 war under UN Resolution 1701. The mission currently includes over 10,000 troops tasked with monitoring the cessation of hostilities and supporting the Lebanese army south of the Litani River.
The UN Security Council decided in August to end UNIFIL’s mandate on Dec. 31, 2026, followed by a one-year plan for a gradual troop drawdown.
Israel and Lebanon reached a ceasefire in November 2024 after more than a year of cross-border attacks during the Gaza conflict, which claimed over 4,000 lives and injured 17,000.
Under the agreement, Israeli forces were expected to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon in January, but they continue to maintain a presence at five border outposts.
Salam received Martin at the Grand Serail, reviewing national developments with particular attention to southern Lebanon and the broader ties between the two countries.
Martin arrived in Lebanon ahead of the year-end holidays to visit Irish troops serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), according to news agency. In October 2024, Ireland rejected an Israeli request to withdraw its UNIFIL contingent.
UNIFIL, established in 1978 following Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon, saw its mandate expanded after the July 2006 war under UN Resolution 1701. The mission currently includes over 10,000 troops tasked with monitoring the cessation of hostilities and supporting the Lebanese army south of the Litani River.
The UN Security Council decided in August to end UNIFIL’s mandate on Dec. 31, 2026, followed by a one-year plan for a gradual troop drawdown.
Israel and Lebanon reached a ceasefire in November 2024 after more than a year of cross-border attacks during the Gaza conflict, which claimed over 4,000 lives and injured 17,000.
Under the agreement, Israeli forces were expected to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon in January, but they continue to maintain a presence at five border outposts.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Most popular stories
Market Research
Comments
No comment