The medal was given to him by col. Al Assir, liaison officer of the Lebanese armed forces, in the presence of the commander of the UNIFIL mission, general of division Paolo Serra.
The work of Colonel Brizi, aimed at supporting the LAF and the representatives of the Lebanese institutions, was particularly appreciated both by military leaders and by Lebanese political representatives, helping to give prestige to UNIFIL and the Italian armed forces committed to monitoring the cessation of hostilities. , to support the Lebanese armed forces and to support the local population as foreseen by the 1701 resolution of the United Nations Security Council.
As per United Nations provisions, the honor will be kept in the office of the secretary general in New York, which will deliver it to the person concerned upon completion of the mission.
Source: UNIFIL MPIO - magg. Antonio Bernardo
