Williams Discusses Lebanon Incidents with Moussa
U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Michael Williams discussed with Arab League chief Amr Moussa on Wednesday several incidents, including the September rocket attack on Israel and the discovery of some wiretapping devices in south Lebanon.
Williams told reporters in Cairo that he and Moussa are "disturbed" by these challenges to Security Council resolution 1701.
He said they agreed that it is very important to help move the parties forward towards a permanent ceasefire, in accordance with resolution 1701, which calls for respect for the so-called Blue Line that separates Israeli and Lebanese sides, the disarming of militias and an end to arms smuggling, among other measures.
Al-Akhbar newspaper said Thursday that Williams” surprise visit to Cairo comes ahead of a report that the U.N. official plans to present end of this month to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the implementation of U.N. resolutions in Lebanon, chiefly 1701.
Williams visited Cairo a year ago, also before delivering a report to the U.N. chief.
An Egyptian official told al-Akhbar that Williams” visit is aimed at finding out the Egyptian viewpoint on the situation in Lebanon.
"Cabinet formation in Beirut is one of the political issues that the U.N. envoy will discuss with officials whether in the Egyptian government or the Arab League," the official added.