Beirut:House Speaker Nabih Berri welcomed United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix and his delegation at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain El-Tineh. The gathering included UNIFIL Force Commander Major General Diodato Abagnara, UN Deputy Special Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza, and Berri's Media Advisor Ali Hamdan.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, discussions focused on Lebanon's situation, especially in the southern region where the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) operates amid ongoing conflicts with Israel and violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The talks also covered the implications of Resolution 2790 and Lebanon's call for extending UNIFIL's mandate to support Lebanon's interests and international peace.
During the meeting, Speaker Berri commended UNIFIL for its efforts and sacrifices in southern Lebanon, highlighting their roles beyond military duties, including humanitarian, social, cultural, and economic activities. Berri emphasized Lebanon's unified stance on maintaining UNIFIL's presence according to Resolution 1701 and the ongoing parliamentary efforts to collaborate with the international community and the United Nations. He reiterated Lebanon's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and liberating its territory from Israeli occupation.
