NNA - The President of the Republic Michel Sleiman arrived to Shafik Wazzan Avenue, in downtown Beirut, to attend the military parade that held on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Independence of Lebanon .
Sleiman was greeted by a Military salutation.
He then laid a wreath of flowers at the foot of a commemorative statue, accompanied by the outgoing Minister of Defense Fayez Ghosn, and the commander of the army, Jean Qahwaji.
The Head of State then toured aboard a military car ovre the forces taking part in the parade this morning.
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Sleiman arrives to Shafik Wazzan Avenue for Independence Day
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