Aoun presides over security meeting in Baabda

President Joseph Aoun on Friday presided over a security meeting in Baabda that was attended by Minister of Defense Michel Menassa, Minister of Interior Ahmed al-Hajjar, Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal, and the heads of the various security agencies.

The president praised the ongoing cooperation and coordination between security forces at all levels. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high security readiness, diligent follow-up, and providing the data necessary for the smooth operation of security efforts.

He noted that the upcoming phase requires “additional efforts to solidify security and safety across the country.”

The president also said that the government is in the process of improving military salaries to bring them in line with those of public sector employees. He requested that Ministers Menassa and al-Hajjar prepare the necessary studies to review military salaries and benefits.

He also instructed military and security agencies to prepare detailed reports on their specific needs to be presented to participants at the Paris conference on March 5 that will be dedicated to supporting the Lebanese Army and security agencies.