British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell has inaugurated a newly upgraded Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) training facility in Zahrani in South Lebanon, the embassy said in a statement Thursday.

"The LAF facility was developed and upgraded through the support of the UK Government’s Integrated Security Fund. It will serve as a vital training facility for LAF troops strengthening their readiness for deployment across South Lebanon. The UK is also providing 1,000 Personal Protection Equipment sets to protect LAF soldiers as they carry out critical duties," the statement said.