Taoiseach speaks with Lebanese prime minister as two leaders welcome ceasefire

Lebanese prime minister, Najib Mikati who met with Taoiseach Simon Harris at Government Buildings back in October. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

Taoiseach Simon Harris has spoken with the prime minister of Lebanon this afternoon, as the two leaders welcomed the ceasefire coming into effect yesterday.

Mr Harris said that Ireland was ready to assist Lebanon in any way possible, which included the Defence Forces continued prescence as part of the UNIFIL mission.