Special Coordinator Frederic Hof Visits Lebanon

February 16, 2012

Special Coordinator for Regional Affairs Frederic Hof visited Lebanon today and met with President of the Chamber of Deputies Speaker Nabih Berri and other senior government officials to discuss Lebanon's maritime boundaries.
Mr. Hof encouraged Lebanon to continue its engagement to resolve its maritime boundaries. He supported the development of offshore oil and gas reserves in a manner that contributes to peace, stability, and prosperity.
Mr. Hof renewed the United States' commitment to a stable, sovereign, and independent Lebanon.