The President of the Republic met with the Ambassador of Lebanon July 21, 2006
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The President of the Republic Mr Tassos Papadopoulos received yesterday at the Presidential Palace, the Ambassador of Lebanon to Cyprus, Mr Michel el Khoury.
In statements after the meeting, Mr Khoury thanked the President of the Republic, the Government and the people of Cyprus for their efforts in assisting the people of Lebanon at this difficult phase of their history.
He said that the situation in Lebanon is, at the moment, very bad, noting that Lebanon is actually “a disaster zone”. Mr Khoury expressed the hope that there may be a solution to the problem his country is facing soon, and pointed out that the Government of Lebanon is determined to start rebuilding the territories that have been destroyed as soon as the hostilities end.
The Lebanese Ambassador also said that Cyprus, as a country with which Lebanon shares common values, can be Lebanon’s voice in the European Union.
Source: Government of the Republic of Cyprus Date: 21 Jul 2006
UPDATE >Lebanese ambassador expresses thanks to Cyprus for support
Lebanese Ambassador to Nicosia Michel el Khoury on Thursday expressed thanks for the Cypriot government and people’s support during the tough period of Israeli bombardment when he met with Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos.
In addition to the appreciation, he also expressed the hope that Cyprus can be the voice of Lebanon in the EU by saying that ” we share nearly the same problem like you.”
When asked about the current situation in Lebanon, he said that “It is very bad. Lebanon is actually a disaster zone. We can consider Lebanon now as a disaster zone.”
But he expressed the determination of Lebanon to rebuild the country, stressing that “despite all the destruction, Lebanon will live.”
The ambassador also confirmed that Lebanon had asked Europe and all the friendly countries to help stop Israel’s operations in the country.
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