The European Union announced on Wednesday the adoption of a €60 million assistance package for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to enhance the LAF’s capabilities and bolster stability in southern Lebanon.
This assistance measure, funded through the European Peace Facility (EPF), will contribute to the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
The EU’s support is intended to help the LAF redeploy and maintain security in the South of the Litani Sector, a region crucial for restoring peace and stability following the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed on November 27, 2024.
It is also set to help the LAF create the necessary conditions for both Lebanese and Israeli civilians to safely return to their homes.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, highlighted the strategic importance of this support at a time when the LAF is central to both domestic and regional stability.
“The LAF is essential to regional and domestic stability and deserves all our support in performing its critical mission,” she said, reaffirming the EU’s strong commitment to Lebanon’s state institutions and the renewal of the EU-Lebanon partnership.
The assistance package reflects the EU’s broader goal to ensure a lasting ceasefire and effective implementation of UNSCR 1701, with the LAF and UNIFIL acting as key guarantors of security in the region.
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