Visit to Lebanon of a Delegation of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Italian Senate led by Sen. Stefania Craxi, accompanied by Sen. Michele Barcaiuolo and Sen. Raffaele De Rosa.
The Italian delegation held meetings with Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri, Vice Speaker Elias Bou Saab, MPs Fadi Alameh and Jihad Al Samad, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdallah Bou Habib, Minister of Defense Maurice Sleem and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander, Gen. Joseph Aoun. Talks focused on the importance of strengthening cooperation for promoting stability and prosperity in the Mediterranean region.
The Italian Senate Delegation visited also the MIBIL headquarters in Beirut and participated in activities with the Italian Contingent in Shamaa before meeting with the UNIFIL Commander, Gen. Lazaro. The delegation renewed Italy’s commitment to support LAF and to the stability and security of Lebanon.