France has Often Been Disappointed in Syria
French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner hailed a visit to Syria by Prime Minister Saad Hariri, uncovering a similar trip by the Lebanese premier to Paris in the coming few days.
Kouchner believed Lebanon has achieved "progress," citing parliamentary elections, establishment of a national unity government and Hariri”s visit to Damascus.
Asked about Hariri”s outcome of his visit to Syria, Kouchner commented: "Parties better talk to each other rather than fight each other."
He lauded Syrian President Bashar al-Assad”s initiative toward Hariri, saying: "I hope I am not mistaken for we have often been disappointed in this country (Syria) in particular."