Post-UNIFIL Phase on the Table for Heikal and Lacroix

Army Commander General Rodolphe Heikal received at his office in Yarzé the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, accompanied by the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon, Imran Riza, and the Head and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major General Diodato Abagnara. The discussion covered developments and updates in Lebanon and the region, as well as the importance of UNIFIL's fundamental role in efforts to restore stability to southern Lebanon.

The meeting also addressed the necessity of exploring possible alternatives for the post-UNIFIL phase, confirming the danger of a vacuum following its departure and its negative impact on stability.

Mr. Lacroix also stressed support for the military institution and its role during the current exceptional stage.