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According to local media reports, Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese army, met with the visiting French Chief of Staff Franois Lecointre on the 20th.
During this period, the two sides signed a military cooperation agreement to enhance the capabilities of the Lebanese army; Lekotel also visited the post-exploded Beirut port area and heard a report from Lebanon on the cooperation between the Lebanese and French armies in port rescue.
In addition, Lecottere awarded Orn the Medal of Honor on the visiting French frigate for his contribution to maintaining national stability and promoting
Lebanon-French defense cooperation during his tenure as commander of the Lebanese army.
