UNIFIL Force Commander extends holiday greetings to local leaders

Maj.-Gen. Portolano expresses his gratitude to the local leaders of south Lebanon for their continued support for UNIFIL.

Brig.-Gen. Al Shahrour is received by UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Maj.-Gen. Luciano Portolano at the meeting with local authorities at UNIFIL's headquarters in Naqoura.

Brig.-Gen Ahmad Badran and Brig.-Gen. Charbel Abu Khalil, commander of South Litani sector exchange greetings with Maj.-Gen. Portolano at UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura.

Maj.-Gen. Portolano greets Lt.-Col. Fouzi Chamoun, General Security with Deputy Director, Division of Political & Civil Affairs, Neeraj Singh at the meeting of local authorities at UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura.

Mahmoud Mahdi, mayor of Naqoura and Hassan Dbouk, mayor of Tyre share a cordial moment with Maj.-Gen. Portolano at the meeting with local authorities at the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura.

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12 Dec 2014

UNIFIL Force Commander extends holiday greetings to local leaders

UNIFIL's Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Luciano Portolano hosted local authorities in south Lebanon today at the UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura, to exchange greetings and wishes for the holiday season.

Major-General Portolano took the opportunity to express his gratitude to the civilian, military and security leaders for their continued support and reaffirmed UNIFIL's commitment to peace and security.

"The stability in UNIFIL's area of operation is not by chance, but because there are outstanding representatives of the government of Lebanon – great leaders which have the command and responsibility of one of the most sensitive areas in Lebanon."

"If UNIFIL has succeeded, it is because there is a very strong cooperation and relationship between the multi-national UNIFIL component, Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the supportive local community, represented by all of you."

UNIFIL Force Commander emphasized that UNIFIL impartially implements its mandate under UN Security Council resolution 1701, working closely with the LAF and supporting the local communities in consultations with local leaders.

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