BEIRUT, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian senior official voiced here on Tuesday that his country is ready to support Lebanese army with training sessions and information exchange.
Hussein Kalout, special secretary for strategic affairs of the Brazilian government, said at a meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun that Brazil "is ready to provide Lebanese officers and military personnel with training sessions in addition to exchang expertise and information in the field."
Kalout added that his country would continue to support Lebanon by a possible increase in the number of Brazilian troops in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) if needed.
The visit of Brazilian delegation, led by Kalout, aims at discussing the potential of strengthening bilateral ties in defense, economy and technology.
The visit also aims at preparing for the visit of Brazilian President Michel Temer to Lebanon in November, said Kalout during his meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Designate Saad Hariri.
Meanwhile, Aoun praised the Lebanese-Brazilian historical relations, hailing the success achieved by the Lebanese expatriates in Brazil.
The population of either full or partial Lebanese ancestry in Brazil is officially estimated at around 7 million people.
