Greece on Friday delivered military assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), reflecting the longstanding and strong partnership between Greece and Lebanon, grounded in mutual respect and a shared commitment to stability and security in the region.
This partnership was further consolidated following the visit of the Prime Minister of Greece to Lebanon in December 2024, as the first foreign leader to visit Beirut immediately after the Ceasefire Agreement, sending a clear message of support to Lebanon. During this visit, discussions were initiated regarding Greece’s support to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
These discussions were subsequently advanced through sustained high-level engagement, including visits and substantive exchanges between the Ministers of Defense of both countries, as well as meetings with the President of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, and close coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Today’s delivery constitutes a concrete outcome of this shared engagement.
Beyond today’s delivery, Greece remains committed to further supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces through continued cooperation, including educational opportunities, training programs, scholarships, and future deliveries of material, in accordance with the needs identified by the Lebanese side. Greece also participates in international coordination efforts, including through the Military Technical Committee (MTC) for Lebanon.
Greece continues to call for the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and remains firmly committed to Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In this regard, supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces remains a key priority for Greece. It is crucial that the ceasefire agreement of 27 November 2024 is fully implemented and respected by all parties, and that all non-state armed groups are fully disarmed across the entire territory of Lebanon.
In this context, the announcement by the Lebanese Armed Forces regarding the completion of the first phase of the disarmament plan to restore security and stability south of the Litani River is considered a positive and encouraging development. It demonstrates the seriousness of the Lebanese authorities in advancing efforts to establish the State’s full and effective control over its territory.
Greece has contributed to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) since its establishment and, as a member of the United Nations Security Council and the European Union, remains actively engaged in relevant discussions regarding the future of Lebanon.
Greece reaffirms its support for the Lebanese Armed Forces in their crucial mission, while firmly believing that lasting stability and security for Lebanon and the wider region can only be achieved through diplomatic means.
This partnership was further consolidated following the visit of the Prime Minister of Greece to Lebanon in December 2024, as the first foreign leader to visit Beirut immediately after the Ceasefire Agreement, sending a clear message of support to Lebanon. During this visit, discussions were initiated regarding Greece’s support to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
These discussions were subsequently advanced through sustained high-level engagement, including visits and substantive exchanges between the Ministers of Defense of both countries, as well as meetings with the President of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, and close coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Today’s delivery constitutes a concrete outcome of this shared engagement.
Beyond today’s delivery, Greece remains committed to further supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces through continued cooperation, including educational opportunities, training programs, scholarships, and future deliveries of material, in accordance with the needs identified by the Lebanese side. Greece also participates in international coordination efforts, including through the Military Technical Committee (MTC) for Lebanon.
Greece continues to call for the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and remains firmly committed to Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In this regard, supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces remains a key priority for Greece. It is crucial that the ceasefire agreement of 27 November 2024 is fully implemented and respected by all parties, and that all non-state armed groups are fully disarmed across the entire territory of Lebanon.
In this context, the announcement by the Lebanese Armed Forces regarding the completion of the first phase of the disarmament plan to restore security and stability south of the Litani River is considered a positive and encouraging development. It demonstrates the seriousness of the Lebanese authorities in advancing efforts to establish the State’s full and effective control over its territory.
Greece has contributed to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) since its establishment and, as a member of the United Nations Security Council and the European Union, remains actively engaged in relevant discussions regarding the future of Lebanon.
Greece reaffirms its support for the Lebanese Armed Forces in their crucial mission, while firmly believing that lasting stability and security for Lebanon and the wider region can only be achieved through diplomatic means.
