Talks in Ankara covered support for the Lebanese army

Diplomatic sources said the closed-door talks in Ankara addressed issues beyond the announced headlines, foremost the future of support for the Lebanese army and who could fill any possible gap in the south as UNIFIL forces withdraw. According to the sources, Ankara told the Lebanese side it was ready to expand military and technical cooperation, noting that a move to a new level of partnership remains tied to broader international and regional understandings.