British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell has announced the
donation of additional Land Rover spares worth over £400K to the
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).
This is part of our continuing partnership with the LAF through
the UK’s Conflict, Stability, and Security Fund (CSSF). The
spare parts will improve the Land Border Regiments’ Land Rovers
recce capability and support the LAF in its mission to defend the
security and stability of Lebanon and on the borders.
Ambassador Cowell gifted the Land Rover spare parts at a handover
ceremony at the Lebanese Army Logistical base in Kfarshima on
Tuesday 30 May. In attendance was Brigadier General Johnny Akl,
Head of the Logistical Branch representing the Lebanese Army
Commander Joseph Aoun and senior Lebanese officers.
After the ceremony, Ambassador Cowell said:
I am proud to be able to gift spare Land Rover parts worth £400K
to contribute to the Lebanese Armed Forces’ resilience and
operational readiness on the frontlines amidst a dire economic
crisis.
Land Rover Defender vehicles form the backbone of the LAF’s
mobility. Our UK teams with the Army’s leadership will continue
to develop servicing, maintenance and equipment care procedures
for the vehicles.
The role of the LAF remains fundamental to safeguarding Lebanon
and its people, particularly in these increasingly challenging
times.’’
Since 2010, the UK has committed over £98 million, through its
Conflict, Stability and Security fund, allowing the LAF to
optimise its capabilities, and develop and modernise to become a
respected, professional armed forces able to defend Lebanon and
provide security along its border with Syria.
