Lebanon Eager to Become Center for Religious Dialogue
President Michel Suleiman stressed the importance of "more effective participation" of Francophone countries in peacekeeping missions.
In his address to the summit, Suleiman supported efforts to consolidate a fair and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
"Our people expect us to continue to work for peace and dialogue, a task that corresponds to Lebanon”s message – to become an internationally-recognized center for religious and cultural dialogue," Suleiman said.
He expressed confidence that Francophone countries would not "slacken" in supporting an independent, sovereign, stable and prosperous Lebanon.
Suleiman stressed Lebanon”s commitment, giving full play to the role of regional and global institutions, particularly the Francophone.
The president took part in the 12th Francophone summit held in Quebec City.
He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh, state minister Nassib Lahoud and a security and media delegations.