Yarzeh: Minister of National Defense, Major General Michel Menassa, held a meeting with Australian Ambassador to Lebanon, Tom Wilson, at his office in Yarzeh. The discussions included an overview of the general situation in Lebanon, focusing on the challenges the country is facing, and a range of regional issues that hold mutual interest for both nations. These discussions also explored the implications of these challenges for the Middle East and Lebanon.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, both Menassa and Ambassador Wilson highlighted the significant bilateral relations between Lebanon and Australia, emphasizing the necessity of further developing these ties across various sectors. They commended the Lebanese Diaspora in Australia for its influential role in bolstering the relationship between the two countries and its active participation in Australian society.

Ambassador Wilson reiterated Australia's commitment to supporting Lebanon and its institutions, underlining the importance of maintaining stability and enhancing the partnership that exists between the two nations. In addition to the meeting with the Australian Ambassador, Minister Menassa also engaged in discussions with a delegation representing the families of military martyrs. These discussions focused on their living conditions and social welfare, underscoring the support needed for these families.