Lebanese Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, on Tuesday met with Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani and Sultan Al-Assiri, Acting Director-General of Qatar Fund for Development, with whom he discussed support for the Lebanese Army. The Qatar Fund announced a $15 million donation to provide fuel for the Army for three months, aimed at strengthening its capacity amid Lebanon's economic challenges. General Aoun expressed gratitude for the grant, highlighting it as a testament to Qatar's ongoing commitment to the Lebanese-Qatari friendship and Lebanon's security and stability during these exceptional times. Source: National news agency - Lebanon
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