PRESIDENTS OF ARMENIA, LEBANON DISCUSS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS

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16:25 26.11.2012

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman discussed the latest regional
developments on Monday with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan,
particularly developments in neighboring Syria, Lebanon Now reports.

During a joint press conference with the Armenian president, Suleiman
said he briefed Sargsyan on “efforts deployed to resume dialogue
in Lebanon and keep it away from the negative repercussions of the
regional crises.”

The Lebanese president also voiced his country’s support for Armenia’s
independence, and its “pride in the accomplishments of Lebanese people
of Armenian descent.”

He also expressed his desire to “reinforce the ties between Lebanon
and Armeniain the cultural and social fields.”

Meanwhile, Sargsyan voiced his concern over the fate of the Syrian
people. “Armenia has always stood against bloodshed, and it is
impossible for the situation in Syria to be resolved without dialogue,”
Sargsyan said.

He stated that “Armenia continues the efforts to establish stability
in the South Caucasus region, adding that “Azerbaijan turns down all
suggestions of the OSCE Minsk Group and is preparing its people for a
new war, and the pardoning of a murderer is an outstanding example,”
the National News Agency reported.