Ambassador Connelly Meets Speaker Berri.

On March 7, 2011 U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Maura Connelly met with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri at Ain al-Tineh. The Ambassador discussed with Speaker Berri the ongoing political developments in Lebanon. Ambassador Connelly reiterated the United States’ view that the international community will assess its relationship with the new government of Lebanon based on the make-up of the next cabinet, its Ministerial Statement and the actions it takes in regard to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and Lebanon’s other international obligations. Ambassador Connelly reiterated the U.S.’s continuing support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, stability, and prosperity, and called on the next Lebanese government to provide stability and promote justice for the people of Lebanon by honoring its international agreements.