Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, on Friday inspected the first and second land border regiments in Akkar and Ras Baalbek and the 9th Infantry Brigade in Arsal region, to have firsthand look at the field measures to control the border and maintain the security of border towns and villages.

General Aoun congratulated the military servicemen on the festive season, hailing their efforts and sacrifices to protect the borders and prevent infiltration and smuggling operations."

The Army Commander stressed that the security stability in the country is better than ever, due to the defeat of the terrorist organizations on the eastern border, and the daily achievements of the army in dismantling terrorist cells and the arrest of those previously involved in terrorist acts which targeted the army and citizens.

General Aoun underlined the army's full readiness and capability to face any external or internal threat

Source: NNA