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Tuesday 24 Feb 2015 - 11:02 Makkah mean time-5-5-1436  UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon highlights importance of Lebanon’s stability Beirut, (IINA) - The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag highlighted the importance of stability and security for Lebanon during meetings with Lebanese ministers on Monday, The Lebanese Daily star reported.
Kaag held separate talks with Justice Minister Ashraf Rifi and Industry Minister Hussein Hajj Hassan.
Kaag’s talks with Rifi and Hajj Hassan focused on the security situation in the country and the assistance provided to refugee and host communities in the context of stabilization efforts for Lebanon.
According to a statement issued by her media office, discussions focused also on the challenges the Lebanese government continues to face in addressing the impact of the Syrian refugee crisis.
“Noting the role played by Prime Minister Tammam Salam’s government, the special coordinator highlighted the urgency in determining the mechanism to elect a president as soon as possible,” the statement said.
According to the statement, discussions in both meetings also highlighted the importance of Security Council Resolution 1701 following the events of recent weeks.
SM/IINA
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