Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy Exum Visits Lebanon

August 27, 2015
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy Dr. Andrew Exum visited Lebanon this week. During his trip, he met with political and military leaders including Prime Minister Tammam Salam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Samir Moqbel, and Lebanese Army Commander General Jean Kahwagi. Dr. Exum highlighted the long-standing security partnership between the United States and Lebanon through ongoing training and assistance programs, valued at more than $1 billion since 2006. Following his meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Moqbel, Dr. Exum said the United States is proud of the relationship we have built with the LAF, especially in the last 10 years. America – through the American Embassy in Beirut – will continue to work to ensure that the needs of the Lebanese Army continue to be met. We are committed to ensuring that the threats Lebanon faces will not be faced by Lebanon alone, but in partnership with the United States.