Syrian Ambassador: What Harms Lebanon Harms Syria, Lebanese Govt. Free in Taking Decisions
Syrian Ambassador Ali Abdul Karim Ali commented on Monday on PM Najib Miqati's visit to France, saying that “the Lebanese cabinet is the one to decide what to do and what not to do”.
“What matters most to us is preserving Lebanese-Syrian ties and maintaining security on our border,” Ali added after meeting Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour.
“Stability in both Lebanon and Syria is interconnected,” Ali stressed, explaining that his country's security would reflect positively on the neighboring state.
Miqati left for Paris on Sunday on an official visit during which he will be meeting with French President Francois Hollande. Miqati's visit comes after France, Turkey and Gulf states officially recognized the Syrian opposition bloc.
Ambassador Ali also tackled the Israeli attacks on Gaza, saying that “the enemy's operations will not exclude any nation trying to disassociate itself from them”.
“This cruel and violent assault targets Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and the Gulf states alike,” he explained.
“We support any moral and financial support to Gaza and all occupied Palestinian territories,” Ali said on the delegation of Arab ministers that will visit Gaza on Tuesday, adding that “opening the crossings in front of Palestinians will best protect them from the Israeli aggressions”.
The Arab League announced on Sunday that General Secretary Nabil al-Arabi will head a delegation of Arab ministers to Gaza on Tuesday to offer solidarity to the Palestinian people. FM Mansour will be representing Lebanon in this delegation.
Israeli attacks on Gaza that were launched last Wednesday have killed around 100 Palestinians so far and injured many others.
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