UK supports Lebanon ISF with MOU cooperation 拢15.9m
The MOU confirms UK鈥檚 support to the Ministry of Interior鈥檚 vision to strengthen the resilience of ISF during these particularly challenging times in Lebanon
The British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hamish Cowell, met Minister of Interior Bassam Al-Mawlawi and Director General of the Internal Security Forces (ISF), General Imad Othman, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to continue co-operation with the ISF under the British Policing Support Programme, worth 拢15.9m (2022-2025). The MOU was signed during the ISF鈥檚 Strategic Programme Management Committee聽meeting (SPMC).
The MOU confirms the UK鈥檚 support to the Ministry of Interior鈥檚 vision to strengthen the resilience of the Internal Security Forces during these particularly challenging times in Lebanon. The MOU will support the ISF鈥檚 crucial work to deliver internal security, community policing and services to all communities in Lebanon reinforcing trust, respect for human rights, accountability and professionalism.
Ambassador Cowell said:
Lebanon鈥檚 economic crisis, lack of progress on much needed economic reforms, and the political impasse have put significant pressure on Lebanon鈥檚 institutions, including the Internal Security Forces.
We understand the importance of a modern, transparent and accountable police force for Lebanon, and value our continued partnership with the ISF as we work on this transformation agenda together despite the many challenges.