BEIRUT, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- President Michel Aoun on Tuesday urged the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to investigate the reasons behind the Greek oil exploration vessel's violation of, operating for the Israeli army, Lebanon's territorial waters for seven hours, a statement by the President's office reported.
"Lebanon rejects any violation of its legitimate rights within its territorial waters; Israeli naval violations of Lebanese sovereignty are no less dangerous than land and air violations which Israel continues to carry out," Aoun said during his meeting at Baabda Palace with UNIFIL Chief Stefano Del Col.
President Aoun also said that "Lebanon is keen to activate the existing cooperation between the Lebanese army and the UNIFIL, in order to maintain stability, and address issues raised.
