We Continue to Support Lebanon”s Sovereignty and Stability
Visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Wednesday Moscow”s support for Lebanon”s "sovereignty, independence and stability," as the two countries celebrated 65 years since the establishment of bilateral ties.
After talks with Lebanese counterpart Fawzi Salloukh, Lavrov also said Russia was working to "push forward the Middle East peace process according to international and legal foundations, accepted by all sides including, including the Arab peace initiative."
The two ministers also exchanged letters to mark the occasion.
For his part, Salloukh thanked Lavrov for Russia”s "constant support for Lebanon, especially with regards to the liberation of Lebanese land from Israeli occupation."
He expressed hope that Russia will continue to play a supportive role until Lebanon "completes the liberation of the remaining occupied territories in the south."
Salloukh reaffirmed Lebanon”s "full" commitment to the provisions of U.N. Resolution 1701 and to UNIFIL”s mission, rejecting "any form of amendment to the force”s rules of engagement."