Chief of Staff attends Aqaba Initiative meeting to support the Lebanese Army in Paris

Lieutenant General Khalid Al-Shuraim, Chief of the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army, participated in the Aqaba Initiative meeting held in Paris, the capital of France. The meeting was attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun, with the participation of several chiefs of staff, military commanders, experts, and representatives from various countries and international organizations.

According to a statement issued by the General Staff, “The meeting discussed ways to support the Lebanese Army and the Internal Security Forces and enhance their capabilities, as well as mechanisms for coordinating international efforts and exchanging views on security challenges, contributing to supporting the security and stability of the sister Republic of Lebanon and the region.”

The statement added, “The Chief of Staff’s participation comes within the framework of the State of Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening military cooperation and coordination with sister and friendly countries, and supporting international efforts aimed at consolidating regional security and stability.”