BEIRUT, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- A high-level official of U.S. air forces affirmed Friday his country's support for a stable Lebanon.
Deputy Under-Secretary of the U.S. Air Force for International Affairs Heidi Grant made the remarks after meeting with commanders of Lebanese army and air forces, a statement by U.S. embassy said.
"The United States remains committed to a stable, secure, democratic and prosperous Lebanon," said the statement.
Meanwhile, U.S. ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard announced a reimbursement of 42.9 million U.S. dollars for border operations conducted by the Lebanese army from 2015 to 2017, according to the statement.
On Nov. 8 and Nov. 10, the United States provided the Lebanese army with munitions worth over 24 million dollars.
The U.S. has been supporting the Lebanese Army, providing weapons, armor and munitions before the army's battle against the Islamic State (IS) group on the country's northeastern border.
