EU Ambassador Visits Army's 3rd Land Border Regiment in Bekaa

The Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon, Ambassador Christina Lassen, visited Thursday the 3rd Land Border Regiment of the Lebanese army at the eastern border.

The visit was “an opportunity to learn about the mission and challenges that the 3rd Land Border Regiment is facing in its area of operations,” a statement issued by Lassen's office said.

Following a presentation by senior army officials and a visit of the facilities and infrastructure of the regiment, Lassen reiterated the EU’s “full support” to the army's mission and praised its “commitment in the fight against terrorism.”

"I am very pleased to be here today to witness first-hand the crucial mission that the 3rd Land Border Regiment is accomplishing under very difficult circumstances. The European Union attaches great importance to border management, which is key for the security and stability of Lebanon and the region," Lassen said.

"The European Union has provided long-term support for Integrated Border Management (IBM). Today, a Memorandum of Understanding is being signed to launch the rehabilitation of a LAF facility that will accommodate a training center at the Riyaq Air Base for all the security agencies involved in border management," Lassen added.