US stresses support for Lebanon s stability

Beirut Nov 11 (IANS) A high-level official of US air forces affirmed on Friday his country s support for a stable Lebanon.

Deputy Under-Secretary of the US Air Force for International Affairs Heidi Grant made the remarks after meeting with commanders of Lebanese army and air forces a statement by US embassy said.

"The United States remains committed to a stable secure democratic and prosperous Lebanon " said the statement.

Meanwhile US ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard announced a reimbursement of $42.9 million for border operations conducted by the Lebanese army from 2015 to 2017 according to the statement.

On November 8 and November 10 the US provided the Lebanese army with munitions worth over $24 million.

The US has been supporting the Lebanese Army providing weapons armour and munitions before the army s battle against the Islamic State on the country s northeastern border.

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