26.03.2022.
Minister Stefanović at UNIFIL'S Sector East base in Lebanon
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Nebojša Stefanović, PhD, who is paying a visit to the Serbian Armed Forces contingent participating in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, has met today with Sector East Commander, Brigadier General Ramón Armada Vázquez.

General Vázquez briefed Minister Stefanović about the current security situation in UNIFIL, focusing on the events in Sector East, the tasks that are currently being carried out, and the composition and dispositions of units that make up the multinational brigade.
In order to be efficient, it is important that everyone on the mission functions as one big family, said Vázquez, stating that members of the Spanish and Serbian contingents cultivate exceptionally friendly relations and stressing the outstanding professionalism of members of the Serbian Armed Forces who participate in UNIFIL.
Minister Stefanović said that, by participating in UN multinational operations, Serbia confirms its commitment to peace, stability and security, and contributes to their preservation in the world.

The Senior National Representative of the Serbian Armed Forces in Lebanon, Colonel Ivica Stojanović, informed the Minister about the dispositions of Serbian troops and tasks they perform as part of participating forces.
He pointed out that all members of the Serbian Armed Forces perform their tasks in a determined and motivated manner.
During today's tour of the base, Minister Stefanović also talked to the Serbian staff officers in the Sector East Headquarters.




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