UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major-General Michael Beary met today with the Director General of General Security Major-General Abbas Ibrahim in Beirut.

This was Major-General Beary’s first meeting with the Director General after he assumed command of UNIFIL on 19 July.

Major-General Abbas Ibrahim warmly welcomed UNIFIL Force Commander “back to Lebanon” recalling Major-General Beary’s previous tours of duty with UNIFIL (in 1982, 1989 and 1994).

During the visit, UNIFIL Head of Mission was briefed by Major-General Ibrahim on the overall security situation in the country and issues related to regional developments. They also reaffirmed the close cooperation between UNIFIL and Lebanon's General Security in their efforts to preserve stability and calm in southern Lebanon.

Following the meeting, Major-General Michael Beary expressed appreciation for the visit: “We had a very useful meeting and I am very grateful for the support I have received from Major-General Ibrahim. I also expressed my particular appreciation and strong support for the work of the Lebanese General Security who continue to be so impressive in their efforts to ensure security and stability in the country”.

Major-General Beary also called on, separately, the Head of LAF Intelligence, Brigadier-General Camille Daher.