LBCI

Defense Minister meets new French ambassador, discusses post-UNIFIL arrangements

14-09-2026 | 09:51

Share

Share

Defense Minister meets new French ambassador, discusses post-UNIFIL arrangements

Defense Minister Michel Menassa received France’s new ambassador to Lebanon, Patrick Durel, at his office in Yarze on Monday for an introductory meeting after the ambassador began his diplomatic mission in Lebanon.

Menassa welcomed Durel and wished him success in his new role. He also thanked France for its continued support for Lebanon and the Lebanese Armed Forces, as well as its active participation in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

The meeting also covered arrangements for the period following the end of UNIFIL’s mission later this year and a conference to support the Lebanese Armed Forces, scheduled to take place in Paris on September 17 and organized by France.

The two sides discussed the conference's importance in supporting and strengthening the Lebanese military’s capabilities.

Lebanon News

Minister

meets

French

ambassador,

discusses

post-UNIFIL

arrangements

Next

Hezbollah, Amal call for civil peace, reconstruction and stronger state role

Sky Lounge Services denies claims of jet fuel smuggling from Qlayaat Airport

Previous

Recommended For You

Israeli army intensifies operations in Mansouri, weighs troop reshuffle in South Lebanon

13:03

Israeli army intensifies operations in Mansouri, weighs troop reshuffle in South Lebanon

Two days, tough questions: PM Salam government faces Parliament

News Bulletin Reports

12:57

Two days, tough questions: PM Salam government faces Parliament

Hezbollah, Amal call for civil peace, reconstruction and stronger state role

12:44

Hezbollah, Amal call for civil peace, reconstruction and stronger state role

Sky Lounge Services denies claims of jet fuel smuggling from Qlayaat Airport

08:59

Sky Lounge Services denies claims of jet fuel smuggling from Qlayaat Airport

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

LBCI sources: Lebanese Army assessment says Iranian ballistic missile exploded over Keserwan, targeted for outside Lebanon

2026-03-25

LBCI sources: Lebanese Army assessment says Iranian ballistic missile exploded over Keserwan, targeted for outside Lebanon

Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone iPhone Duo

Variety and Tech

2026-09-09

Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone iPhone Duo

Lebanon's ongoing financial challenges: BDL invests part of foreign reserves in US treasury bonds

News Bulletin Reports

2026-05-17

Lebanon's ongoing financial challenges: BDL invests part of foreign reserves in US treasury bonds

Lebanon says 123 killed, 683 wounded in Israeli strikes

2026-03-05

Lebanon says 123 killed, 683 wounded in Israeli strikes

Videos

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Israeli army intensifies operations in Mansouri, weighs troop reshuffle in South Lebanon

1

Israeli army intensifies operations in Mansouri, weighs troop reshuffle in South Lebanon

Iran denies any involvement in Yemen war

2

Iran denies any involvement in Yemen war

Saudi crown prince, US CENTCOM chief discuss developments after Houthi escalation

3

Saudi crown prince, US CENTCOM chief discuss developments after Houthi escalation

EU 'concerned' about Turkey anti-LGBTQ raids

4

EU 'concerned' about Turkey anti-LGBTQ raids

Yemen's Houthis say targeted military facilities in Saudi Arabia

5

Yemen's Houthis say targeted military facilities in Saudi Arabia

Hezbollah, Amal call for civil peace, reconstruction and stronger state role

6

Hezbollah, Amal call for civil peace, reconstruction and stronger state role

Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal

7

Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal

US imposes Iran-related sanctions on Russian bank

8

US imposes Iran-related sanctions on Russian bank

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More