EU urges restraint and election of president in Lebanon
The Delegation of the European Union and the Embassies of the EU Member States to Lebanon have called for “restraint” in the current hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah while calling on Lebanon to elect a president and end its lengthy presidential vacuum.
“On the occasion of Lebanon’s 80th Independence Day anniversary, we express our friendship and support to Lebanon and the Lebanese people,” they said in a statement.
“Lebanon’s Independence Day is taking place this year within a difficult regional context. The European Union urges all actors to show utmost restraint to avoid any further escalation,” the statement said.
“In this period of uncertainty, we encourage Lebanese decision-makers to set aside their differences and take long overdue decisions. This includes electing a President, forming a fully-functioning Government, and implementing necessary macroeconomic and financial reforms,” it added.
The Delegation and the Embassies also said that “more than ever, decisive leadership is needed.”
“The EU firmly stands by Lebanon and its citizens in their aspirations for a brighter future. The time to act is now,” they added.
Source: Naharnet
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