Egypt on Tuesday urged the international community to better support Lebanon’s armed forces to ensure that all weapons in the country come under the exclusive authority of the state.Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo ahead of next month’s Paris conference in support of the Lebanese army, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty praised “the success of the Lebanese army in completing the first phase of the plan.”For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“This achievement reflects the efficiency of the military institution and requires intensifying international support to complete the remaining phases of the plan,” Abdelatty said.Last year, Lebanon’s government committed to disarming Hezbollah, which was severely weakened in its recent war with Israel, and tasked the army with drafting a plan to implement the decision.In January, and in line with the 2024 truce, the army announced it had completed the first phase of the disarmament plan,