Lebanese Army Commander General Jean Qahwaji on Tuesday urged France on Tuesday to speed up arms deliveries under a Saudi-financed deal as it battles terrorists on the Syrian border, prompting Paris to pledge a "quick" response.

Lebanese Army Commander General Jean Qahwaji on Tuesday urged France on Tuesday to speed up arms deliveries under a Saudi-financed deal as it battles terrorists on the Syrian border, prompting Paris to pledge a "quick" response.

"This battle requires equipment, materiel and technology that the army doesn't have," Qahwaji told AFP.

"That's why we need to speed up the delivery of the necessary military aid by finalizing the list of weapons requested from France under a Saudi-financed deal," he said.

France's deputy foreign ministry spokesman, Vincent Floreani, on Tuesday underlined the commitment of Paris to the Lebanese army.

"France is fully committed to supporting the Lebanese army, a pillar of stability and unity in Lebanon," he said.

"We are in close contact with our partners to quickly meet Lebanon's needs."