The joint final statement of a G7
Defence meeting held in Naples Saturday expressed concern over
"the latest events in Lebanon and the risk of a further
escalation".
"We express concern for all the threats to the security of
UNIFIL.
"The security of peacekeepers is a duty for all sides in
conflict.
"We moreover stress the importance of support to UNIFIL and the
Lebanese armed forces in their role to ensure the stability of
Lebanon", the statement said.
The gathering was attended by G7 defence ministers, as well as
Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, NATO Secretary General
Mark Rutte and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and
Security Policy Josep Borrell.
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