Joint Statement from US, French Embassies in Lebanon and UNIFIL

The following is a joint statement from United States and French Embassies in Lebanon, and UNIFIL on coordination in support of UNSCR 1701:

“The United States, France, UNIFIL, LAF, and IDF met on December 9 in Naqoura to coordinate their support for the cessation of hostilities that went into effect on November 27.

As set out in the announcement, UNIFIL hosted the meeting, with the United States serving as chair, assisted by France, and joined by the LAF and IDF.  This mechanism will meet regularly and coordinate closely to advance implementation of the ceasefire agreement and UNSCR 1701.”