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Lebanon, Israel held "productive" border talks: U.S. and UN statement

Published: 14 Oct 2020 - 02:45 pm | Last Updated: 03 Nov 2021 - 03:25 am
A general view shows UNIFIL and Lebanese military vehicles guarding the area around the UNIFIL base (not seen in picture) where Israeli and Lebanese delegtaions were having their first round of talks in the southern Lebanese border town of Naqura on Octob

A general view shows UNIFIL and Lebanese military vehicles guarding the area around the UNIFIL base (not seen in picture) where Israeli and Lebanese delegtaions were having their first round of talks in the southern Lebanese border town of Naqura on Octob

Reuters

BEIRUT: Lebanon and Israel held productive talks on Wednesday on their disputed maritime border, the United States and United Nations said after they helped mediate a meeting of the long-time foes.

During this initial meeting, the representatives held productive talks and reaffirmed their commitment to continue negotiations later this month," a joint U.S. and UN statement said after the one-hour meeting. The next meeting is planned for Oct. 28. (Reporting by Dominic Evans; editing by Ellen Francis)