Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the head of peace operations, is in Lebanon to support peacekeepers at this difficult period, according to a UNIFIL statement on Tuesday night.
Lacroix met with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and will hold discussions with other Lebanese leaders to emphasize the significance of Resolution 1701 and the vital function of UNIFIL.
During the meeting, he told Mikati that his visit aims at expressing solidarity with the people of Lebanon and that he appreciates the Lebanese stance in rejecting Israeli attacks on the UNIFIL.
Lacroix also said that "the U.N. is making intensive efforts with all parties to achieve a ceasefire," in Lebanon, and stressed the importance of Resolution 1701 implementation in which he sees “the only solution for the situation in the South”. He highlighted "the importance of the cooperation between the peacekeeping forces and the army."
For its part, Mikati reiterated the government’s “commitment to resolution 1701 and to a full cooperation between the army and the UNIFIL”.
Comments