Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Nohad Mashnouq, on Monday welcomed U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Elizabeth Richrad, with whom he discussed latest developments and challenges, especially in terms of the Lebanese army preparations for the battle against terrorism in the outskirts of Ras Baalback and al-Qaa.

During the meeting, Mashnouq highlighted the important role of the UNIFIL in order to preserve stability and security, in addition to the implementation of UN resolution 1701.

He also highly appreciated the US commitment to provide continuous support for the Lebanese military and reinforce its fighting and technical skills.

On a different note, Mashnouq visited Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdullatif Darian, at Dar-al-Fatwa

Source: NNA