Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Monday met with Uk Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, at the Lebanese Embassy in London.
The meeting was attended by Lebanon's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Rami Mortada, and Premier Mikati's Advisor, Ziad Mikati.
During the meeting, Mikati stressed the "priority of an immediate ceasefire and working with international sides to reach a diplomatic solution to fully implement Resolution 1701."
Mikati thanked “Britain for its continuous support to the army and enhancing its expertise," highlighting "the importance of UNIFIL's role in maintaining stability in the south." The PM also called on Britain to support UNIFIL's efforts and cooperation with the army.
In turn, the UK Minister stressed that diplomatic efforts are still underway to cease fire, saying: "We are, in cooperation with the United States, France, Italy and Germany, supporting the army by developing military technologies and all fields."