Hariri Discusses Developments with U.S. Diplomat Hof
Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Friday discussed the current developments with Frederic Hof, Special Coordinator for Regional Affairs for Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell, who was accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michele Sison.
The meeting at the Center House was also attended by Hariri”s Advisors Mohammed Shatah and Nader Hariri.
Hof had visited Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday in Ain al-Tineh.
The top U.S. diplomat”s visit comes in preparation for the regional tour Mitchell intends to make soon, including a visit to Lebanon.
U.S. embassy sources told Naharnet that Hof”s meetings with Lebanese officials aim to discuss the "Lebanese perspective and role in securing a comprehensive and lasting peace in the region."
A main discussion topic related to Mitchell”s mission is the issue of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, an issue that President Michel Suleiman had discussed with U.S. President Barack Obama.