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National News
25-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
UNIFIL Sector West Commander meets with Mayor of Burj Rahhal
NNA – The Commander of UNIFIL's Sector West, Brigadier General Nicola Mandolesi, met today for the first time with the Mayor of Burj Rahhal, Hassan Hammoud. The meeting took place in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, marking an initial opportunity for mutual acquaintance between the two officials. During the discussion, Mayor Hammoud expressed his appreciation for the work carried out by UNIFIL, with particular praise for the Italian contingent. He highlighted the longstanding and positive relationship with UNIFIL and acknowledged the commitment of the peacekeepers in supporting the local population. Brigadier General Mandolesi reaffirmed UNIFIL's full support and ongoing cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces in achieving key common objectives. He also extended his best wishes to the young people of Lebanon, emphasizing that a secure environment is essential for building a stable and promising future. The meeting is part of UNIFIL's broader efforts to maintain open dialogue and cooperation with local authorities and communities. ------------------ L.Y
National News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
Apostolic Nuncio Visits the Italian Contingent in Lebanon on the Occasion of Easter
NNA - On the occasion of Easter, the Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See in Lebanon, H.E. Monsignor Paolo Borgia, visited the Italian Contingent of UNIFIL at the Shama base, where he was welcomed by the Commander of Sector West, Brigadier General Nicola Mandolesi. Monsignor Borgia celebrated Holy Mass at the UNP 2-3 base chapel. The ceremony was attended by the Head of Mission and UNIFIL Force Commander, Major General Aroldo Lázaro, representatives of the Lebanese Armed Forces, battalion commanders of Sector West, members of the Military Technical Committee for Lebanon (MTC4L), and a large number of Blue Helmets. During his homily, the Apostolic Nuncio expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Italian peacekeepers for their daily commitment to peace and stability in southern Lebanon. He emphasized that peace is always the result of sacrifice, and the presence of the military is a tangible sign of hope.
