Mashnouq: International Community Gives Significance for Lebanon Stability

Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq said the international community “understands well the internal situation in Lebanon and gives special attention to our stability,” adding that Lebanon will for the first time propose a five-year support plan for its military and security, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Thursday.

Mashnouq, member of a ministerial delegation taking part in the Rome II donor conference, said Lebanon will present a five-year plan for its military and security agencies, “its a first,” he said.

Prime Minister Saad Hariri has led the delegation to the conference which is dedicated to boost the capabilities of the Lebanese army and security forces.

The Interior Minister said he believes the conference will give positive results, “during my meetings with most of the ambassadors (taking part in the conference) I have sensed an absolute positive attitude for supporting Lebanon.”

The conference “reflects good intentions at the level of all the participating countries. The Lebanese will hear good news. The plans will be discussed with the concerned parties, but they need time for implementation. The political forces in Lebanon must maintain internal stability to take advantage of the outcome of this conference,” he said.