BEIRUT, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- British Interior Minister Amber Rudd stressed Monday Britain's continued support for Lebanon's stability during talks in Beirut with her Lebanese counterpart Nouhad al-Mashnouq, the National News Agency (NNA) reported.

Underlining keenness on security in Lebanon, Rudd lauded the ministry's preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections and listened to a briefing from Mashnouq about the logistic and administrative mobilization, NNA said.

"This round will see the highest number of women candidates, which will encourage women voters" Mashnouq told Rudd according to the NNA.

Following discussions on the latest regional and international developments, the visiting British minister thanked Mashnouq for his efforts to enhance aviation safety.