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皇冠体育app British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell visited Lebanon鈥檚 eastern borders with Syria to see first hand the UK鈥檚 efforts to support the Lebanese Armed Forces鈥� (LAF) enhanced border security capabilities.

This visit underscores the UK鈥檚 commitment to strengthening LAF capabilities in extending state authority over its border with Syria, countering smuggling activities, and safeguarding local communities.

鈥疍uring the visit, Ambassador Cowell met with military and local officials. 皇冠体育app Ambassador and the Mokhtar of Yanta Riad Saab and other local citizens visited a solar-powered water pumping station as part of initiatives aimed at strengthening鈥痗ivil-military cooperation,鈥痺ithin areas of operation for鈥痶he Land Border Regiments (LBRs).

鈥疐ollowing his visit Ambassador Cowell said:

皇冠体育app United Kingdom remains steadfast in its support for Lebanon鈥檚 sovereignty and security. Our partnership with the Lebanese Armed Forces is crucial in helping to鈥痬aintain stability across Lebanon, and protecting the livelihoods of those living near the border.聽

I am proud of our support and the UK鈥檚 role as a key partner to the LAF; through the UK Integrated Security Fund we have supported the establishment of the Land Border Regiments (LBRs) on the border with Syria鈥痵ince 2013 and have provided鈥痮ver 拢115m worth of assistance to the LAF.聽

皇冠体育app Land Border Regiments have helped reinforce the security of this border and the authority of the Lebanese State鈥檚 authority over these areas.

In Yanta, I was impressed to see the solar-powered water pumping station project benefiting hundreds in the area. This project delivers a sustainable, environmentally friendly solution to the water supply needs of the Yanta community. An excellent example of the LAF and communities coming together.