Posted by: zanshin, 2009-07-03 06:41

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Petraeus in Beirut to discuss U.S. support for Lebanese army

2009-06-30 (Tuesday), Ya Libnan
Beirut - Gen. David Petraeus, Commander of US Central Command, arrived in Beirut on a military aircraft Tuesday and went directly to Baabda Republican palace for talks with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman.

The meeting was attended by U.S. Ambassador Michele Sison and focused on reinforcing the defensive capabilities of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), its training and logistical needs.

Petraeus then headed to Bliss street for talks with caretaking prime minister Fouad Siniora at his residence in west Beirut

After his meeting with Siniora , Petraeus who was accompanied by Ambassador Sison headed to Quraithem to meet with Prime minister designate Saad Hariri at his residence in west Beirut

Petraeus is set to have meetings with other senior state officials, including Defense Minister Elias al-Murr and Army Commander Jean Kahwaji, to discuss US support for the LAF.

© Ya Libnan 2008

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