The Higher Defense Council met Friday afternoon at the Baabda Palace, under the chairmanship of President Michel Aoun to discuss preparations for the upcoming Rome II donor conference.
The council “discussed ongoing preparations” for the conference, scheduled for March 15, where Lebanon is set to seek funding for its Army and security forces.
Prior to the meeting, President Aoun and Prime Minister Saad Hariri held a meeting to discuss the general situation and latest developments in the country.