MOSCOW: More than 20,000 people have left Syria's Eastern Ghouta via the town of Hammouriyeh so far on Sunday, the Interfax news agency reported, citing the Centre for Reconciliation in Syria, a body run by Russia's defense ministry.
Since humanitarian corridors were set up in the area, more than 68,000 people have left the Eastern Ghouta, the centre said.
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Russia says more than 20,000 people left Syria’s Eastern Ghouta on Sunday
Russia says more than 20,000 people left Syria’s Eastern Ghouta on Sunday
Jordanian army chief holds talks with Lebanese leaders in Beirut
- Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti highlighted the strong relationship between Jordanian, Lebanese military institutions
LONDON: Jordan’s army chief met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace in Beirut on Thursday to discuss security cooperation.
Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Jordan, addressed regional developments and security challenges, and ways to contribute to the stability of the region.
He also met the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, Gen. Rodolphe Haykal. They discussed military cooperation and the exchange of expertise and training to improve readiness and efficiency, according to the Petra news agency.
Huneiti highlighted the strong relationship between the Jordanian and Lebanese military institutions. Haykal commended the Jordan Armed Forces’ role in supporting regional security and stability, as reported by Petra.
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