Jordan Condemns Attack on UNIFIL Position in Southern Lebanon

Amman, June 4 (Petra)– The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates
Affairs condemned an attack targeting a position of the United
Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, which
resulted in the death of a Serbian peacekeeper and injuries to two
others from Spain and El Salvador.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Fu’ad Al-Majali expressed
Jordan’s deepest condolences and sympathy to the government and
people of the friendly Republic of Serbia over the death of the
soldier, and wished the injured personnel a speedy recovery.

Al-Majali stressed the importance of ensuring the security and safety
of UN peacekeeping forces, reaffirming Jordan’s rejection of any
attacks against UNIFIL personnel. He underscored the force’s vital
role in maintaining security and stability in Lebanon in accordance
with its United Nations mandate.

//Petra// MF