Italy has donated military vehicles and other equipment to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), and 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the local population.
The Middle East Monitor reports that last week, at the Naval Base in Beirut, a ceremony for the donated materials took place in the presence of Italian Ambassador to Lebanon, Nicoletta Bombardiere, commander of the Italian Joint Command Operations, General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, and the Italian Defence Attache in Lebanon, Colonel Marco Zona.
According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), the shipment is part of the ongoing collaboration between the 2 countries within the defence sector.
Italian Defence Minister Lorenzo Guerini said in a statement; "This first vehicle delivery is a tangible sign of Italy's closeness to Lebanon, its people and the Lebanese Armed Forces."
"The bond of friendship between Italy and Lebanon has deep historical roots based on our common Mediterranean identity."
"Our continued presence in that country since 1980 is a clear testimony to our commitment to peace and stability across the entire region."
Two 20-seat buses, a tanker and an inflatable boat were delivered as part of the first batch of donations, which is to be completed by the end of the year.
Quadri Adejumo covers World News, Health, Climate & Humanitarian.
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