Italian Defense Minister arrives in Beirut this evening

The Italian Embassy in Beirut said in a statement, on Sunday, that Italian Defense Minister Roberta Pinotti will start a visit to Lebanon this evening. Pinotti is expected to meet with President Michel Aoun, House Speaker Nabih Berri and Defense Minister Yacoub Sarraf, in the presence of Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun. Pinotti will also be checking on her country’s contingent operating within the framework of the international peacekeeping forces in South Lebanon. Before leaving for Rome on Monday, the Italian Defense Minister will hold a press conference at 5:30 p.m. at Rafic Hariri International Airport’s Honor Hall.