Lebanon's caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdallah Bou Habib, issued a memo on Friday to all Lebanese diplomatic missions abroad, calling for efforts to "enhance the capability of the Lebanese Armed Forces to maintain security and stability in the region."

The document, described as a "roadmap" for "long-term stability in South Lebanon," reiterates the Lebanese government's call for a "full implementation" of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.

Adopted on August 11, 2006, the resolution aimed to end Lebanon's 2006 war with Israel and curb conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. It is considered a "cornerstone of stability and security in southern Lebanon" and called for parallel withdrawal of militia forces and Israeli forces behind the Blue Line — while deploying Lebanese troops and U.N peacekeepers on the Lebanese side. 

Bou Habib's memo also outlined the Lebanese government's commitment to "initiating the process of recruiting additional Lebanese soldiers" and noted that "full implementation of this commitment will require support and assistance from the international community."

It added that "this assistance may come in various forms, including financial support, training, and technical aid to ensure the recruitment process is carried out effectively."

Over the past five years, individuals in the Lebanese Army have faced challenges due to Lebanon's socio-economic and financial crisis. To address these issues, several countries have provided support through material or financial donations, with the most recent being a $20 million allocation from Qatar on July 1.

Weeks earlier, General Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese Army's Chief of Staff, visited Washington to seek additional support. In 2023, the United States joined the U.N. in a project aimed at providing financial aid to Lebanese soldiers.