Lebanese Cabinet Stressed on Army-UNIFIL Cooperation

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The Lebanese Cabinet condemned the recent events in some southern villages, stressing on the importance of the UNIFIL safety in southern Lebanon, and on a good relation between them and the people.

The Cabinet mostly stressed on enforcing the cooperation between the Lebanese army forces and the UNIFIL, and consolidation of the army.

After the ministerial meeting, Minister of Information, Tarek Mitri, announced that the cabinet renewed its commitment to resolution 1701, calling upon international community to abide by it, putting an end to the Zionist violations of Lebanon's sovereignty.

"The Lebanese President, Michel Suleiman referred in the beginning of the meeting to the recent incidents in the south due to the UNIFIL maneuvers and the people's objection on what happened in Kabrikha and Touline", Tarek Mitri said. He also talked about measure adopted for enhancing coordination between the UNIFIL and the Army.

After stressing on importance of resolution 1701 implementation, Suleiman confirmed that not one Lebanese refuses the UNIFIL tasks, and that's because the Relation between them and the people is good since 30 years.

The President discussed with ministers the recent calls conducted with ambassadors of related countries and the UN, in order to explain the Lebanese stance, and make sure of the UNIFIL role.

Mr. President also spoke about possible visits by the end of July, by the King of Bahrain and the Prince of Qatar, hoping on further development and negotiations. "Michel Suleiman also stressed on the importance of not delaying administrative appointments", Tarek Mitri said.

Minister of Information also referred to Prime Minister, Saad Hariri's stance, condoling Lebanese on the death of Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Husein Fadlallah.

In the context of resolution 1701, Hariri referred, "As a government of national unity, we want to fully implement resolution 1701', stressing that there should be an end for all unsuitable incidents occurring recently, because it's everyone's benefit that the UNIFIL continues its role as usual.

Hariri also added that enforcing the Lebanese army in the south is important for all southerners, referring that resolution 1701 is clear when it comes to cooperation between UNIFIL and army forces.

Lebanese Prime Minister also stressed on the importance of not delaying administrative appointments, stressing that the cabinet must continue with its roles before any media leakage.

Before the regular meeting took place, the Lebanese President and Prime Minister sat together for a Private Meeting where they discussed general issues and recent updates.

Lebanese State Minister Wael Abu Faour said, "The Lebanese stance regarding what happened in the south stresses on the resolution 1701 with all its articles, in addition to affirming the good relation with the UN forces and coordination between them and the army, which accompanies the UNIFIL, enhancing their tasks' circumstances".