The Higher Defense Council convened at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on Friday under the chairmanship of President Michel Aoun and in the presence of Prime Minister Saad Hariri, concerned ministers and leaders of security, judicial and customs apparatuses.
The council discussed the general security situation in the country and reports presented by security leaders, as well as briefs concerning the preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, mainly the security measures implemented.
The defense council took the appropriate decisions and tasked the ministries and administrations with missions, while keeping the decisions confidential in accordance with the law.
Prior to the session, President Aoun met with PM Hariri.