Miqati: Lebanon’s Steady Position is Based on Refraining from Meddling in Syria’s Internal Affairs
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Prime Minister Najib Miqati stated on Monday that Lebanon supports all efforts to reach an end to the violence in Syria.
He said during a cabinet session that was held earlier in the day: “Lebanon’s steady position is based on refraining from meddling in Syria’s internal affairs.”
He also called on “the sides in Lebanon who are critical of this position to stop exploiting the developments in Syria to achieve circumstantial political gains.”
According to a statement from his press office, the premier said that the violence in Syria is “unfortunate”, condemning the fatalities that have taken place among the citizens and army.
“Constructive dialogue should pave the way for desired reforms that should be based on national convictions that any change must be aimed at serving the people and achieving security and stability in order for Syria to play its role in the region and the world,” Miqati added.
“Based on this conviction, Lebanon took its stand at the United Nations Security Council, which served as a message to the Arab and international communities,” he said.
“It’s important that we protect Lebanon and fortify its internal scene from the repercussions of the regional developments,” he stressed.
Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour then discussed his visit to Syria on Sunday, saying: “The Syria officials are comfortable with the general situation in Syria and with Lebanon’s position at the Security Council, which enjoyed the blessing of all the council members.”
Last week, Lebanon chose to “disassociate” itself from a U.N. Security Council statement condemning the use of violence against anti-regime protestors.
08 August 2011, 18:28
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He said during a cabinet session that was held earlier in the day: “Lebanon’s steady position is based on refraining from meddling in Syria’s internal affairs.”
Well that is so cool..... but what about Syria meddling in our affairs? that is not cool. Why id u go to Syria a couple of days before you were appointed PM in principle by Hizb Al Shabeeha? Why do you send your brother Taha to Syria twice a week? A Million WHYs Mr. Miqati..... Shame on you......!
08 August 2011, 18:37
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ya nagib for the sake of the polite guy u were: time is running out rapidly, GET OUT, ask ur buddy walid, he will give u information about the emergency exit.
08 August 2011, 19:01
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But Syria meddle in Lebanese affairs ; your appointment is clear example of that . Go away Mr Miqati the Lebanese dont want a brown-noser like you . Stop defending the tyrants and murderers .
08 August 2011, 19:22
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The Syrian affairs have been our affairs since our independence. Since, especially since 1970, the Syrian regime has been inflaming our internal divisions, instigating trouble whenever it could, arming and supporting antigovernment factions and trying to annex Lebanon. Yes we are interested in what happens in Syria and yes we will help the brave Syrian people in terminating the Assads’ barbaric regime.
08 August 2011, 20:40
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Condemning massacres of innocent peaceful protesters is not INTERFERING!
Grow some balls, or you will be compared to Neville Chamberlain.
08 August 2011, 20:44
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I take that back, comparing you to Chamberlain is an insult to Chamberlain. You are now becoming more comparable to the Vichy government as a collaborator with the evil axis, instead of just a tolerating government.
08 August 2011, 21:31
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If you want us to believe that your are a centrist, then grow a pair and call it as it is. Admit that the Syrian people are greater than their government, just like the Lebanese people are greater than theirs.
