In a statement to the National News Agency, UNIFIL Spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said, “UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro chaired a Tripartite meeting with senior officers of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at a UN position in Ras Al Naqoura today.”
“Discussions that take place in Tripartite meetings are confidential. Nonetheless, media reports over the last day contain speculation that does not accurately reflect the discussions that took place,” he stressed, adding that “Such reports based on unconfirmed rumours have the potential to jeopardize the progress achieved so far in reducing tensions and advancing discussions on unresolved matters along the Blue Line.”
Tenenti further added that “The intention is to continue with the discussions under UNIFIL auspices with the ultimate objective of addressing all issues along the Blue Line.”
