Russia wants to promote modernization of the Lebanese armed forces and law enforcement agencies, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday at a meeting of the Lebanon Support Group.
"We give the people of Lebanon unconditional support in resisting the terrorist and extremist groups such as the ISIL and Jabhat al-Nusra,” Lavrov said.
“We confirm our willingness to continue strengthening the combat potential of the Lebanese army and law-enforcement services against terrorism,” he added.
On Wednesday, Russia started airstrikes targeting ISIL positions in Lebanon’s neighbor, Syria. The airstrikes took place near Al Hasakah, Palmyra and Dayr Az Zawr, and hit four Islamic State tactical units, three vehicles, two anti-air artillery platforms and a crude oil collection point.
