The Chief of Staff visits the army's section at the Industry and Food Exhibition at Forum De Beyrouth.
The Chief of Staff, Major General Hassan Audi, visited the Lebanese Army's section - the Logistics Brigade at the Industry and Food Exhibition at Forum De Beyrouth. He reviewed the progress of the work and praised the efforts of the military personnel in organizing this section.
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