Security Council Hails Govt. Formation, Urges End to Involvement in Syrian Crisis
The members of the U.N. Security Council welcomed the announcement of the formation of a national unity government in Lebanon, and congratulated Prime Minister Saad Hariri and his cabinet, a council statement said Tuesday.
They encouraged all of Lebanon’s political leaders to build on this momentum of national unity and to ensure Lebanon’s ability to address the pressing security, economic, social and humanitarian challenges facing the country.
The members of the Security Council stressed the importance of the holding of parliamentary elections by May 2017, in accordance with the constitution, in order to sustain Lebanon’s democratic tradition.
They reaffirmed that the preservation of Lebanon’s stability is essential to regional stability and security. They underscored their previous calls on all Lebanese parties to recommit to Lebanon’s policy of dissociation and to cease any involvement in the Syrian crisis, consistent with their commitment in the Baabda declaration.
They reaffirmed their strong support for the territorial integrity,sovereignty, and political independence of Lebanon, in accordance with resolutions 1701 (2006), 1680 (2006), and 1559 (2004).
The members also called on the international community,including international organizations, to ensure continued support to Lebanon in addressing the economic, security and humanitarian challenges facing the country. They reiterated their appreciation for the International Support Group for Lebanon and their support to the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon.
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