Thursday, January 27, 2011

U.S. Ambassador visits with Premier Saad Hariri.

NNA - 27/1/2011 US Ambassador Maura Connelly met on Thursday evening with Prime Minister Saad Hariri at his residence in Beit Wasat, and they discussed the ongoing parliamentary consultations and the position of the Future bloc, a press release by the US Embassy said.
"Ambassador Connelly lauded the Prime Minister's leadership and commitment to defending Lebanon's sovereignty and stability during his tenure. She emphasized the United States' continuing desire to fully cooperate with Prime Minister Hariri and his government in its caretaker capacity on the many issues of shared importance to Lebanon and the United States", the release added.
"Ambassador Connelly also reiterated the support of the United States for Lebanon's stability, independence, and sovereignty, as well as for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.", the release concluded.