General Haykal Receives U.S. Central Command Commander and Discusses Latest Developments and the Importance of Successfully Implementing the Security Annex to the Framework Agreement

Monday, 29 June 2026

Army Commander-in-Chief General Rodolph Haykal, received in his office in Yarzeh the Commander of the United States Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting focused on the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, the importance of ensuring the successful implementation of the security annex to the Framework Agreement, and ways to strengthen cooperation in the future.
General Haykal expressed his appreciation for U.S. support, emphasizing the need for continued cooperation between the Lebanese and U.S. armed forces in a manner that preserves Lebanon's security and stability.