Britain defends move toward talks with Hizbullah
British government spokesman, John Wilks, defended Sunday his country”s decision to launch talks with Hizbullah officials. In a news conference in Amman, Wilks said: "The question we are asked constantly is: Why Hizbullah and not Hamas? And there are many reasons for our decision.
First of all our contacts with Hizbullah come within the framework of our bilateral relations with Lebanon and Lebanon”s situation differs from that of the Palestinians." He confirmed "Britain is a partner and a friend of Lebanon and we want to be a more effective friend." "We support the Lebanese government … How can we perform this role if we do not hold contacts with all the parties represented in the government?" Wilks asked.