Chinese engineering troops to stay with UN forces in Lebanon, says FM spokesman

Chinese engineering troops will continue their duty with the UN peace-keeping forces in Lebanon, said Foreign Minister spokesman Qin Gang on Thursday.

Under UN Security Council Resolution 1701, the UN forces will be expanded to 15,000 troops to monitor a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah group.

Qin said after Resolution 1701 was passed, Lebanon-Israel relations have relaxed to some extent but much uncertainty still challenges the current cease-fire.

"The key issue at present is to strengthen the UN forces and deploy forces as soon as possible," he noted.

Qin said the issue of sending more troops to the UN forces is still under consideration by relevant Chinese departments.

Source: Xinhua