Lebanon DM discussed military aid with US envoy

Lebanon’s Defense Minister Elias Murr met today U.S. Ambassador Michele Sison at his office in Yarze.

“Ambassador Sison and Minister Murr discussed the acceleration of United States’ scheduled aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). They also followed up on discussions that took place during President Suleiman’s visit to Washington last December , during which President Obama expressed US commitment to strengthening the ‘Lebanese Armed Forces so that they can help secure the sovereignty and territory of Lebanon,’” said a statement issued by the U.S. embassy.