The Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Alberto Asarta Cuevas, today chaired a regular tripartite meeting with senior officials from the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) at the UN Position at Ras Al Naqoura crossing

During the meeting issues related to UNIFIL's mandate were discussed, including the situation along the Line of Withdrawal (Blue Line), violations and incidents as well as the issues of withdrawal of Israeli forces from northern Ghajar and maritime security.

Both parties expressed their full support and commitment to work together with UNIFIL for the implementation of the relevant provisions of Security Council resolution 1701.