The Minister of Defense and the LAF Commander visited the units deployed at the eastern border in the region of Ersal

Thursday, 19 January 2017

The Minister of National Defense Mr. Yaacoub El-Sarraf accompanied by the LAF Commander General Jean Kahwagi and a number of senior officers visited the military units deployed at the eastern border in the region of Ersal where they inspected the outposts and were informed about the field measures and the logistic and day to day situation. The minister was then briefed about the deployment of the military forces as well as their missions in border control and fighting terrorist organizations.

Minister El – Sarraf commended the efforts exerted by the troops and the sacrifices they are making to defend the border and safeguard the citizens of the towns and the adjacent villages. He praised the high morale that they are endowed with despite the rugged terrain and the difficult conditions in the region.

He stressed the need to follow up with the case of the kidnapped soldiers and urged to make all the efforts with the aim of liberating them.

He confirmed that the military institution constitutes the backbone of the country’s independence and economic development and its impregnable fort in the confrontation with terrorism and the Israeli enemy as well as any side that might seek to undermine its unity and path of civil peace.