Qahwaji in his Order of the Day: Eyes Focused on Occupied Land and Domestic Security
Army Commander Gen. Jean Qahwaji in his first Order of the Day told troops to focus on south Lebanon to reclaim the occupied land and on the domestic situation to consolidate security and stability.
The troops, according to the order”s text as distributed by the state-run National News Agency, should also help in "providing the proper atmosphere to (facilitate) the practice of democracy and public freedoms as guaranteed by the constitution and law."
Safeguarding security consolidates state reverence, Gen. Qahwaji noted.
The general said he was "proud" to succeed President Michel Suleiman as army commander.
Qahwaji urged his troops to upgrade efforts exerted to "halt the bleed" of a nation targeted by an enemy "across the border" and "terror" that spreads "horror and fear" in various areas.
He said the troops” "total loyalty to the (military) establishment and the homeland" tops the regular force”s priorities.
"Do not bow to difficulties," Gen. Qahwaji told the troops.
Unity of the regular force is "the base of your performance and success," he said.