The Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon, Ambassador Christina Lassen, today visited the 3^rd Land Border Regiment of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) at the eastern border.

The visit was an opportunity to learn about the mission and challenges that the 3^rd Land Border Regiment is facing in its area of operations.

Following a presentation by senior army officials and a visit of the facilities and infrastructure of the regiment, Ambassador Lassen reiterated the EU’s full support to the LAF's mission and praised its commitment in the fight against terrorism.

"I am very pleased to be here today to witness first-hand the crucial mission that the 3^rd Land Border Regiment is accomplishing under very difficult circumstances. The European Union attaches great importance to border management, which is key for the security and stability of Lebanon and the region," Ambassador Lassen said. "The European Union has provided long-term support for Integrated Border Management (IBM). Today, a Memorandum of Understanding is being signed with the to launch the rehabilitation of a LAF facility that will accommodate a training centre at the Rayak Air Base for all the security agencies involved in border management," Ambassador Lassen added.