Abu Dhabi : The UAE has announced financial support of $200 million to be split equally between the Lebanese armed and the security forces to contribute to the stability and welfare of the country.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Friday reiterated the country’s keenness to ensure security and stability of Lebanon, which emanates from the strong bonds among the Arab countries and from the UAE’s responsibility to maintaining regional and international security and peace.

“It is a priority for the UAE to see strong and tenacious military and security institutions in Lebanon at these critical times as this will help in reinforcing its stability and in enabling it to play its key role in the region,” it said.

—IANS