NNA – National Defense Minister, Michel Menassa, on Monday met at his Yarzeh office, Spanish Ambassador to Lebanon, Jesús Santos Aguado, with whom he discussed the bilateral relations and developments in Lebanon and the broad region.

Discussions also covered the military cooperation between the two countries.

Minister Menassa thanked Spain for its continuous support to Lebanon, hailing the role played by the Spanish contingent operating within the UNIFIL international force in southern Lebanon, and saluting its sacrifices.

Minister Menassa later met with Canadian Ambassador to Lebanon, Stephanie McCollum, with whom he broached the bilateral relations between Lebanon and Canada and the developments in Lebanon and the region.

Ambassador McCollum affirmed her country's continued support for the military institution.

Additionally, the Minister of Defense met with MP Asaad Dergham, over the latest developments in the country.

Menassa later met at his ministry office, with the Government Commissioner to the Military Court, Judge Fadi Akiki, over the course of work in the court and the means develop it.

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