EU Ambassadors Meet Miqati: Lebanese Govt. Should Respect International Commitments
European Union ambassadors stressed on Wednesday the need for the new Lebanese government to respect its international commitments, especially United Nations Security Council resolutions 1701 and 1757.
It said in a statement after holding talks with Prime Minister Najib Miqati at the Grand Serail that its policy statement should follow up on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon’s functioning without creating obstacles in its way.
It also highlighted the importance of the Lebanese institutions’ democratic functioning.
The statement added that the European Union looks forward to continuing its cooperation with Lebanon, hoping that the reform program on Lebanon would be implemented and that it would succeed in overcoming political and economic obstacles.
For his part, Miqati stressed Lebanon’s commitment to maintaining the best ties with the United Nations and the international community and respecting resolution 1701.
He said: “Security and economy are a priority because stability will ensure a healthy economy.”
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