Lebanon is expected to arrive in the next three days the arrival of the British destroyer "HMS Dragon" which is visiting Beirut for the first time in the framework of military cooperation between the British and Lebanese forces.

The British Royal Navy destroyer will arrive at the port of Beirut on Monday and will remain anchored for three days.

The Royal Ship will host several events, most notably the training with the Lebanese Navy and a presentation of British naval capabilities to the Lebanese.

For his part, British Defense Minister Gavin Williamson welcomed her visit to Lebanon, stressing that the visit of the British Royal ship is a sign of continued commitment to a strong and stable Lebanon, a reliable partner. "The United Kingdom has proven this by investing in Lebanese land border regiments and regular training by the British military forces of the Lebanese Armed Forces, contributing to its great successes, including expelling the terrorist" in 2017, "he said. Source: Sputnik