The LAF Commander General Jean Kahwagi headed the launch of the project aimed to implement the European donation dedicated to the Lebanese Army and the General Directorate of General Security with the aim of boosting the capabilities of the Security Secto
The LAF Commander General Jean Kahwagi headed the launch of the project aimed to implement the European donation dedicated to the Lebanese Army and the General Directorate of General Security with the aim of boosting the capabilities of the Security Sector. The ceremony was attended by the European Union Ambassador Mrs. Christina Lassen, the Director of the General Directorate of General Security Major General Abbas Ibrahim, representatives of European countries in addition to the members of the joint European – Lebanese team as well as the representative of the French Company which will be implementing the project (CONSEIL CIVIPOL) General Alain Pellegrini and high ranking officers.
The ceremony was initiated with the anthems of the European Union and Lebanon. Ambassador Lassen delivered a speech afterwards where she pointed out that this project aims to boost the technical capabilities of the LAF and the General Directorate of General Security in terms of administration, communication and interaction with civil society. She added that the project comes as part of the decision taken by the European Union to provide support to the defense and security institutions in Lebanon in the fight against terror and in keeping Lebanon’s unity and stability. Major General Ibrahim delivered a speech in his turn where he expressed his gratitude to the European Union and its delegation in Lebanon for the launch of this vital project which will further boost the capabilities of both the LAF and the General Directorate of General Security in the fields of keeping peace and fighting terrorism in addition to safeguarding internal stability and consolidating National fusion in a way to protect Lebanon, the country which represents a message, and its democratic experience in the region.
At the end of the ceremony, General Kahwagi delivered a speech in which he voiced his appreciation to the European Union and its delegation in Lebanon for the continuous follow up of the Lebanese Army’s condition and missions. He extended his gratitude for the military assistance provided by the European Union and for supporting its efforts in fighting terrorism.
Our battle with terrorism is ongoing and restless. We shall never stop until all its gathering locations and sabotaging webs are abolished, and any terrorist act at the borders or inside the country is put to a halt.
We consider this battle to be an ultimate priority for the Lebanese Armed Forces and a part of Lebanon’s effort in the frame of the efforts of the International Community, exerted in order to face this substantial peril lurking to target all humanity. Therefore, we are filled with confidence that our friend countries, on top of the list is the European Union with which we share the values of freedom, peace and openness, will continue to provide support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and the security units. We hope that this important project, intended for training and related to the technical and administrative aspects, would be the cornerstone to build further cooperation between us in the coming phases.” General Kahwagi added.
