Greek Defence Minister says ready to support Lebanese army

IANS April 8, 2025 253 views

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has reaffirmed Greece's commitment to supporting Lebanon's military capabilities during high-level diplomatic meetings in Beirut. During discussions with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Defence Minister Michel Menassah, Dendias expressed willingness to share military expertise and infrastructure advancements. The meetings addressed regional tensions, particularly focusing on ongoing Israeli territorial violations and the importance of maintaining peace. Both countries emphasized their mutual dedication to strengthening bilateral relations and collaborative regional stability.

"We are ready to provide necessary support to the Lebanese army" - Nikos Dendias, Greek Defence Minister
Beirut, April 8: Greece is ready to provide necessary support to the Lebanese army as needed, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said here Tuesday.

Key Points

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Greece offers military expertise and infrastructure support

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Bilateral defense cooperation discussed with Lebanese officials

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Condemned ongoing Israeli territorial violations

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Commitment to UN peacekeeping efforts

Dendias made the remarks when meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during which he also expressed willingness to share Greece's military expertise and military infrastructure advancements, according to a statement by the Lebanese Presidency.

Aoun welcomed Greece's support, saying it is a testament to the mutual commitment between the two countries to elevating bilateral ties to a higher level.

Aoun also briefed Dendias on the current situation in southern Lebanon, and condemned Israel's continued violations of Lebanese territory, of the ceasefire agreement reached in November, and of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Earlier on Tuesday, Dendias met with his Lebanese counterpart Michel Menassah, during which the two discussed bilateral defense cooperation, international issues of common interest, and the regional situation, according to a report by Lebanese state-run National News Agency (NNA), Xinhua news agency reported.

They highlighted Greece's role within the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, and addressed the importance of bilateral coordination to combat illegal migration, the NNA reported.

Dendias expressed Greece's firm commitment to Lebanon, and its readiness to assist Lebanon in meeting the Lebanese army's operational needs, the NNA reported.

Menassah thanked Greece for its continued support for Lebanon, and called on Greece to help halt the ongoing Israeli violations and ensure the full implementation of Resolution 1701, the NNA reported.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
This is great news for regional stability! Greece has valuable experience to share, especially with their naval expertise. Hope this leads to more peaceful cooperation in the area 🤝
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Mike T.
While I appreciate Greece's support, I wonder if this might escalate tensions with Israel? International diplomacy is always such a delicate balance...
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Layla N.
As someone with family in both countries, this makes me emotional. Stronger ties between Greece and Lebanon can only be positive! 🇬🇷❤️🇱🇧
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James P.
The article mentions military infrastructure sharing - does this mean Greece will help modernize Lebanese bases? That could be a game changer for border security.
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Amina F.
I'm cautiously optimistic. Lebanon needs all the support it can get right now, but I hope this doesn't become another way for foreign powers to exert influence in the region.
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Dimitri V.
As a Greek, I'm proud to see my country stepping up to help neighbors in need. We share so much history with Lebanon - this cooperation makes perfect sense.

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Lebanon Greece Military Support Nikos Dendias Joseph Aoun Middle East Diplomacy UN Resolution 1701
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