The LAF Commander in Chief General Joseph Aoun in a visit to France

The LAF Commander General Joseph Aoun answered the invitation of the Chief of the Defense Staff, General Francois LECOINTRE to visit France, in order to examine the needs of LAF and discuss ways to support it at this critical phase that Lebanon is experiencing, especially at the economic level.
General Aoun met this morning with his French counterpart at the Official Defense College, where a welcoming ceremony was arranged. Then they held a meeting during which they discussed LAF’s situation and the challenges it faces. LECOINTRE stressed on the need to support LAF in various ways to help it continue carrying out its tasks, and provide means to assist the soldiers in overcoming the precarious economic situation.
General Aoun then met the Minister of the Armed Forces of the French Republic, Mrs. Florence Parly, in her office at the Ministry of Defense, and thanked her for her country's continuous support to LAF, noting: “France is always standing by LAF through aid, donations and joint training programs, and it is considered one of the most important countries in terms of support”.
General Aoun pointed out that LAF is facing a major crisis, prone to more deterioration due to the perilous economic and social situation that Lebanon suffers from, which may become worse should the subsidizing of essential products be discontinued.
Parly stressed the need to support LAF, which is a key pillar of Lebanon's unity and stability.
Genral Aoun moved to the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee HQ, where he attended a presentation about the tasks carried out by the French Armed Forces.