Lebanon announces $3B grant from Saudi for army

The Associated Press

Posted: 12/29/2013 03:33:21 AM PST | Updated: about 2 hours ago

נשיא לבנון הודיע היום שסעודיה התחייבה להעביר ללבנון סיוע צבאי בסך 3 מיליארד דולר לרכישת נשק מצרפת, לעזור לצבא לבנון ולחזק את כוחו.

BEIRUT—Lebanon's president said Sunday that Saudi Arabia has pledged $3 billion to buy weapons from France to help support and strengthen the Lebanese army

President Michel Sleiman made the surprise announcement, which he called the largest-ever pledge for Lebanon's army, in a televised national address. He did not provide any further details, but said French President Francois Hollande was to discuss the matter during his visit Sunday to Saudi Arabia.

"I am happy to tell the Lebanese people that the Saudi ruler will give a grant of $3 billion to strengthen the army," Sleiman said, according to a quotes published by the state news agency. "The Saudi grant will allow the Lebanese army to purchase weapons from France

http://www.mercurynews.com/nation-w...nese-politician