Murr Receives INTERPOL Delegation, Talks Focus on Combating Terrorism, Army Support

Combating terrorism, strengthening the global anti-terrorism strategy and providing support for the Lebanese army were the focus of discussions between head of the INTERPOL Foundation for a Safer World Michel el-Murr and a delegation from the INTERPOL leadership, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Thursday.

Murr, former deputy PM and minister, has met Wednesday evening with Director of the Counter Terrorism at INTERPOL Patrick Stevens, Head of the Liaison office to the INTERPOL Foundation for a Safer World Ralph Markert.

The meeting took place at Murr's residence in Rabieh.

The meeting focused on follow-up, and strengthening of global anti-terrorism strategy and the INTERPOL's programs at all levels, particularly those related to border security and combating organized crime according to modern strategies, according to the daily.

Talks have also addressed the means to support Lebanon and its army to be able to confront terrorism.