U.S. Military Delegation Meets Qahwaji, Visits Blue Line
U.S. Military Commander Brig. Gen. Kenneth Tovo discussed with Lebanese army chief Gen. Jean Qahwaji military cooperation between the two countries as well as Lebanon’s initiatives to implement its obligations under U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.
Tovo held a meeting with Qahwaji in the presence of U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Maura Connelly in Yarze, An Nahar newspaper reported on Friday.
The U.S. commander toured the “Blue Line” accompanied by officers from the Lebanese army.
The daily noted that the visit was made away from the media spotlight, with heavy security measures by the army along the technical fence.
A statement issued by the U.S. embassy said that Tovo made the two-day visit on Thursday, to meet with Qahwaji and other senior officials.
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