Italy delivers vehicles, boat and equipment to Lebanese army


According to Arab News on February 7, the first batch of vehicles donated by Italy to the Lebanese Armed Forces, and 500,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines for the local population, have been delivered at the Port of Beirut: “This first vehicle delivery is a tangible sign of Italy’s … closeness to Lebanon, its people and the Lebanese Armed Forces,” said Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini.
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IVECO tanker truck and buses offered by Italy to the Lebanese Armed Forces (Picture source: Italian MoD)


Italy remains committed to supporting the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, and to contributing to the country’s stability. Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini said: “Our continued presence in that country since 1980 is a clear testimony to our commitment to peace and stability across the entire region.”

Within this framework the Italian Defence, having reached out to a number of donors, is using dedicated funds for over € 1M to purchase vehicles. These that were delivered today are part of an agreement signed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ministry of Defence and Agenzia Industrie Difesa (Italian Defence Industry Agency). The provision of vehicles and materials, as well the donation of Navy material for helicopter and naval units’ maintenance, is one of the pillars of the international commitment aimed to strengthen LAF’s capabilities.

Two 20-seat IVECO buses, an IVECO tanker truck and a boat were delivered as the first installment of a donation that will be completed by the end of the year. Gen. Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, commander of the Italian Joint Command Operations, said the donation will “facilitate the mobility” of the LAF, which is “a strategic priority.”


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IVECO tanker truck and buses offered by Italy to the Lebanese Armed Forces (Picture source: Italian MoD)


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Boat offered by Italy to the Lebanese Armed Forces (Picture source: Italian MoD)


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An old M818 tractor truck takes away the boat offered by Italy to the Lebanese Armed Forces (Picture source: Italian MoD)