Longden signs MOU with ISF leadership: Continuity of UK cooperation that strengthens resilience of Internal Security Forces

Longden signs MOU with ISF leadership: Continuity of UK cooperation that strengthens resilience of Internal Security Forces

NNA - Last Friday, Head of the British Embassy Martin Longden met with caretaker Minister of Interior Mohamed Fehmi and the Director General of the Internal Security Forces General Imad Othman to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that anchorsthe continuity of co-operation with the Internal Security Forces (ISF) under the British Policing Support Programme, worth £18.5m (2019-2022).The MOU signed during the ISF's Strategic Programme Management Committee (SPMC) was in the presence of the UK's Police Attaché Sally Hatfield, Elizabeth Greensides, Head of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Lebanon Programmes and Sarah Kronfol, Head of Security Programme.

 

The MOU confirms the UK's support and the MOI's vision to strengthen the resilience of the Internal Security Forces to deliver internal security, community policing and service to all communities in Lebanon that anchors trust, respect for human rights, accountability and professionalism.

 

After the signature, Dr. Longden said:

 

‘Lebanon is passing through one of its toughest