Ireland’s PM set to visit Irish troops serving with UNIFIL in Southern Lebanon

Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin began a visit to Lebanon on Saturday ahead of the year-end holidays, to meet with Lebanese officials and visit Irish troops serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Lebanese state media reported.

Martin arrived at Beirut’s airport early Saturday on a visit of unspecified duration, Lebanon’s National News Agency NNA said, describing the trip as a reflection of strong bilateral ties and a long history of cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

Martin is scheduled to meet with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and visit Ireland’s contingent serving with the UNIFIL, the agency added.

In October 2024, Ireland rejected an “Israeli” request to withdraw its troops from UNIFIL, according to The Irish Times.