Naqoura: Pentalateral members convened for the 15th meeting in Naqoura on December 19th to continue coordinated efforts in support of stability and an enduring cessation of hostilities. Military participants offered operational updates and remained focused on deepening the military-to-military cooperation by finding ways to increase coordination. All agreed a strengthened Lebanese Armed Force, the guarantors of security in the South Litani Sector, is critical to success.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, civilian participants, in parallel, focused on setting conditions for residents to return safely to their homes, advancing reconstruction, and addressing economic priorities. They underscored that durable political and economic progress is essential to reinforcing security gains and sustaining lasting peace.
Together, participants reaffirmed that progress on security and political tracks remain mutually reinforcing and essential to ensuring long-term stability and prosperity for both parties. They look forward to the next round of regularly scheduled meetings in 2026.