Taoiseach to meet prime minister of Lebanon on Friday

Concerns for the safety of Unifil peacekeepers are among the matters to be raised

Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati will today meet Taoiseach Simon Harris. File picture: Jonathan Ernst via AP

The Taoiseach is to meet the prime minister of Lebanon, Najib Mikati at Government Buildings on Friday.

Mr Mikati is travelling to Ireland specifically for the meeting following his attendance at an international conference in Paris hosted by French president Emmanuel Macron in support of Lebanon's people and sovereignty.

Simon Harris will express his deep concern about the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Lebanon, and particularly the attacks on civilians in densely populated areas.

Simon Harris will express concern about the attacks on civilians in Lebanon. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

He will express the sympathies of the Irish people on the loss of life and the level of destruction taking place.

The Taoiseach will emphasise Ireland's continuing support and solidarity in seeking to bring about a ceasefire based on the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Continuing concerns for the safety of peacekeepers serving in Unifil and condemnation for the violation of international law will also be highlighted by the Taoiseach.