Greece Offers Military Support to Lebanon, Reaffirms Commitment to Bilateral Ties
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias pledged his country’s readiness to assist the Lebanese army during a visit to Beirut on Tuesday. The offer came during meetings with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Defense Minister Michel Menassah, where Dendias emphasized Greece’s willingness to provide both operational support and share advances in military infrastructure.
According to a statement from Lebanon’s presidency, Dendias described Greece’s support as open-ended and focused on Lebanon’s immediate military needs. Aoun welcomed the gesture, calling it “a testament to the mutual commitment between the two countries” and an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations.
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During the meeting, Aoun also briefed Dendias on the ongoing tensions in southern Lebanon and accused Israel of continuing to violate Lebanese sovereignty, the November ceasefire, and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel. Aoun condemned these actions and urged international pressure on Israel to comply with the agreement.
Earlier in the day, Dendias held talks with Menassah to discuss defense cooperation and regional issues. The two ministers also addressed Greece’s role in the UN Interim Force in Lebanon and the need for joint action to curb illegal migration. Menassah thanked Greece for its consistent support and called for help in pressuring Israel to respect Resolution 1701 fully.
The visit reflects growing Greek diplomatic engagement in the Eastern Mediterranean and signals a reaffirmation of its security partnership with Lebanon.
