EU assists Lebanon’s armed forces with €6 million - GulfToday

EU assists Lebanon’s armed forces with €6 million

  • 02 Dec 2022
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Lebanon says that the assistance will provide equipment for the LAF's operational personnel.

The council of the European Union (EU) adopted an assistance measure worth €6 million ($6.3 million) to benefit the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).

A statement issued by the EU delegation in Lebanon said that the assistance measure, adopted by the council under the European Peace Facility, will enhance the capabilities and the resilience of the LAF to ensure the security and stability of Lebanon through the enhancement of their military medical capacities, and the provision of equipment for the LAF's operational personnel.

The statement added that the assistance measure will finance healthcare equipment to support military medical services and personal gear, Xinhua news agency reported.

Lebanon requested assistance from the EU in October.

Indo-Asian News Service

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