The European Union on Tuesday (May 29th) inaugurated a centre for Integrated Border Management training at Lebanon’s Rayak air base, Lebanon’s Naharnet reported.
The EU delegation to Lebanon said the move came as part of its “longstanding commitment to the stability and resilience of Lebanon”.
“The training centre will contribute to strengthening the co-operation between all relevant authorities and agencies involved in border security, trade facilitation and the movement of persons," the delegation said in a statement.
These are the Lebanese Armed Forces, Internal Security Forces, General Security, Customs and Civil Defence, the statement said.
The ceremony was held under the patronage of Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun, represented by Brig. Gen. Amin al-Orm, and in the presence of EU Ambassador Christina Lassen, Ambassador of the Netherlands Jan Waltmans, and representatives of Lebanese security agencies.
"Today's inauguration of a new Integrated Border Management training centre is yet another tangible proof of our longstanding support," Lassen said. ”Lebanon's stability is a main concern for the EU and for the international community”.
