Fabius Warns of Spread of Syrian Conflict to Lebanon
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius cautioned on Tuesday that the Syrian crisis may lead to a regional conflict.
He warned that the crisis may also spread to Lebanon.
He made his remarks after holding talks in Cairo with Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
Fabius urged the need to prevent the spread of the violence to Lebanon, noting that the “Assad gang” is working to that end.
He voiced his confidence that the Lebanese people will reject such advances.
In addition, the French official noted that the crisis in Syria may have international repercussions.
There can be no solution but for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down, he declared.
Furthermore, he said that Morsi's positions on this issue are as adamant as France's.
Source: Agence France Presse, Naharnet
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