Shorter congratulates Lebanese army on successful operation
The Lebanese Army has shown that it is an effective, professional army capable of defending Lebanon from the threats of an uncertain region.
Dawn of Jurds operation
Following his return to Lebanon, British Ambassador Hugo Shorter called on the Lebanese Army Commander General Joseph Aoun today. The Ambassador congratulated the Lebanese army on the military success of the ‘Fajr el Jouroud’ operation and offered his sincere condolences for the soldiers killed and injured during the operation, and the soldiers captured by Daesh in 2014.
After the meeting Ambassador Shorter said:
This operation was complex, risky and dangerous. Daesh is a global threat to people everywhere. The Lebanese Army has shown that it is an effective, professional army capable of defending Lebanon from the threats of an uncertain region. The army fulfilled its mission and it is regrettable that others allowed Daesh fighters to flee across Syria.
The United Kingdom is already helping train over 11,000 soldiers, build over 20 forward operating bases and provide 30 border watchtowers, and our support will continue. We believe in the Lebanese Army as the sole legitimate defender of Lebanon and the only one which represents all Lebanese, acting within the law and with the consent of the Lebanese state and its people.
Our thoughts will be with those who have lost loved ones as the country observes a day of national mourning on Friday.
The British embassy will be flying its flag at half mast tomorrow.