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UN pledges support for Lebanon to maintain stability

Xinhua, July 1, 2016 Adjust font size:

The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag stressed Friday the importance "of national unity and vigilance to maintain the security and stability of Lebanon in this very volatile and challenging period."

Kaag's made the remarks following her meeting with Lebanon's Prime Minister Tammam Salam.

During the meeting, the UN official discussed areas "where additional support is needed, for the security apparatus and the Lebanese Armed Forces."

She pointed out that "very few countries could continue to provide this level of security against such threats, so nothing but high praise and respect for the entire security apparatus, but more support is needed."

"I believe this is a particularly difficult period for Lebanon, and I would of course like to offer and reiterate my condolences to the families of the victims of the terrorist attacks, but also hope for the quick recovery of those who were injured," she added.

The northeastern border town of al-Qaa was subject to a series of suicide attacks on Monday leaving 5 people dead and more than 25 others injured.

She also stressed the UN's support for Lebanon to elect a new president, which will ultimately provide the new impetus and level of stability and security to citizens.

Lebanon has been without a president since the term of President Michel Suleiman ended on May 25, 2014 and the parliament failed in 41 consecutive times to convene to elect a new president because of lack of quorum. Endit