Amman, April 18 (Petra) – The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs on Saturday condemned an attack on the French battalion of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which killed one French soldier and injured several others.

The Ministry's official spokesperson, Ambassador Fouad Majali, expressed Jordan's "sympathy and full solidarity with the government and people of the friendly Republic of France in this tragic loss." He offered sincere condolences to the family of the deceased soldier and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Majali stressed the need to ensure the security of UN forces and the safety of their personnel, reiterating Jordan's rejection of any attempt to target UNIFIL forces, which carry out a vital role in maintaining the security and stability of Lebanon in accordance with relevant UN resolutions.

//Petra//SS