Chief of Staff of the French armies in Lebanon today

The French embassy announced in a statement that the chief of staff of the French armies, General Francois Le Quinter, will pay an official visit to Beirut on November 19 and 20.

“This visit reflects France’s commitment to developing defense cooperation between the two countries,” the statement said. “Since 2017, France has delivered equipment worth around € 60 million to Lebanese military units and trained hundreds of Lebanese military cadres in France or Lebanon. It was specifically developed two years ago. Cooperation in the field of fight against terrorism and maritime security “.

He added: “The commander of the Armed Forces, General Joseph Aoun, will receive his French counterpart, General Francois Le Quinter, at the army headquarters in Yarze, where the two men will sign a letter of intent aimed at developing cooperation. between the two countries. General Le Quinter will also attend a presentation on the activities of the Lebanese Armed Forces after the fourth explosion. Starting in August, on cooperation with the French armies, including in the framework of the friendship process , General Le Quinter will then go to the port of Beirut, where he will be informed about the actions carried out by the Lebanese Armed Forces in the port area in close collaboration with French soldiers, as well as French military assistance in the Capabilities field. anti-shielding and development of mine clearance cooperation “.

He concluded: “In addition to discussions that will address these various issues of common importance, the Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, General Joseph Aoun, will award the Legion of Honor, with the rank of officer, in recognition of their unwavering commitment with the development of defense cooperation between the two countries and his exceptional work at the head of the Lebanese army that deserves his commitment to security. ” Lebanon and its stability are deeply appreciated The celebration will take place aboard the frigate “Aconite”, which is a first-class ship of the French Navy anchored in the port of Beirut.