Muallem: Syria Contributed to Doha Accord, Backs Unity Cabinet
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has said Damascus backs the formation of a Lebanese national unity cabinet away from foreign interference.
"Syria has actively contributed to reaching the Doha accord out of its (Damascus”) concern for the security and stability of Lebanon," Muallem told the People”s Council Monday.
He also said that Syria still backs the formation of a government of national unity in Lebanon without interference.
He said the election of Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, who backs Hizbullah against Israeli occupation, is the guarantee for Lebanon”s stability and independence.
About Syrian-French relations, Muallem said: Improvement of ties between the two countries "came after France realized that Syria was right in its stance towards finding a solution to the Lebanese crisis."
On Sunday, France and Syria agreed on the need to strengthen relations and work together for peace in Lebanon and the Middle East.
"Syria will continue to coordinate with France to discuss issues that concern the two countries and the region," the Syrian FM told the People”s Council.