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Europe is betting on Lebanon's future, and through this new mission, which represents a qualitative shift in our security relations, we continue to support Lebanese state institutions in restoring their full sovereignty and establishing sustainable stability for the Lebanese people.

Unfortunately, Europe cannot replace this capability in the near term.

Serious commitments from the Lebanese government regarding the disarmament of Hezbollah

in the coming months

It is not a substitute for UNIFIL

A crucial contribution.

I expect EU foreign ministers to formally approve the establishment of the mission.

It will provide advice and assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces.

We do not want to see a security vacuum in southern Lebanon. We are working to restore state authority and put Lebanon on a path of stability, and security in Lebanon must be the government's responsibility

Lebanon must control all of its territory, and this means disarming Hezbollah

UNIFIL has played an important role for nearly 50 years. The continuation of the United Nations presence in southern Lebanon is under discussion, and we will remain ready to work with Lebanon, the United Nations, and Security Council members on the next phase.

Next Monday, I expect the foreign ministers of the European Union to formally establish the mission, which will constitute an essential contribution to Lebanon's security.

Planning for our new European Union mission to provide training and consultations to the Lebanese Army.

Lebanon must impose full control over all its territory. This also means moving forward toward disarming Hezbollah

Extending this mandate would be very welcome, and this is the position of the member states

Member states (in the Union) have always said that a security vacuum in southern Lebanon cannot be allowed, so everyone is concerned about the end of UNIFIL's mission

Security in Lebanon must be the responsibility of the government

We do not want to see a security vacuum in its south

would be very much welcomed

cannot allow a security vacuum in southern Lebanon

The European Union is ready to provide the necessary assistance to Lebanon, especially to the army, the Internal Security Forces, and the bodies concerned with social and humanitarian aspects.

Lebanon must impose its full control over all its territory. This also means moving forward towards disarming Hezbollah.

Extending this mandate would be greatly welcomed, and this is the position of the member states.

Member states (of the Union) have always said that a security vacuum in southern Lebanon cannot be allowed, so everyone is concerned about the end of UNIFIL's mission.

It will not replace UNIFIL and will not be limited to the south.

Extending this mandate would be widely welcomed, and this is the position of the member states.

Member states (of the Union) have always said that a security vacuum in south Lebanon cannot be allowed, so everyone is concerned about the end of UNIFIL's mission.

The European Union is ready to provide the necessary assistance to Lebanon, especially to the army and the Internal Security Forces and the bodies concerned with social and humanitarian aspects.

The extension of this mandate would be greatly welcomed, and this is the position of the member states.

Member states (of the Union) have always said that a security vacuum in southern Lebanon cannot be allowed, so everyone is concerned about the end of UNIFIL's mission.