Lebanese army commander meets British, Pakistani diplomats

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Lebanese Army Commander General Rudolph Haykal has met British Deputy National Security Adviser for International Affairs Barbara Woodward and a British delegation in Yarzeh, in the presence of UK Ambassador Hamish Cowell, Al Jazeera reports citing the National News Agency (NNA).

The talks focused on the Lebanese army’s role, progress on implementing the framework agreement, and avenues of support for the military amid the challenges facing Lebanon during what officials described as a critical period, NNA adds.

Haykal has also received Pakistani Ambassador Salman Athar and discussions covered Haykal’s recent visit to Pakistan and ways to advance the outcomes of the trip.

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