Lebanese Defense Minister Elias Murr discussed Friday in Beirut with his visiting French counterpart Herve Morin upgrading Lebanese army's weapons, the country's state- run National News Agency (NNA) reported. 'We discussed military cooperation and issues related to upgrading the army with modern weapons, especially the air force,' said Murr after the meeting. He added that the meeting also discussed the UN resolution 1701 that ended the 2006 war between Israel and Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah. When asked about a possible escalation with Israel in the south of Lebanon, Murr stressed that the Lebanese Army has no information about an imminent conflict. For his part, Morin said the France hopes that arming the Lebanese force can guarantee its independence. Later on Friday, the French defense minister met with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri. During the meeting, the two held talks on 'regional issues' according to a statement released by Hariri's office. Morin is also set to meet during his three day visit with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman and Speaker Nabih Berri. 