Lebanon presidnet urges Arabs to extinguish the Syrian fire

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Canberra – During his official visit to Australia, President Michel Suleiman told the Arab ambassadors that he is seriously concerned about the unrest in Syria and warned that the violence might spread to Lebanon National News Agency reported on Monday.

He said that all sides in Syria are keen on achieving democracy in their country, adding that they should make their choice away from violence and urged Arab countries to assume their responsibilities and “extinguish the [Syrian] fire or at least limit its spread.”

Suleiman later held talks with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Following the meeting Suleiman

lauded Lebanese-Australian ties , attributing them to a shared outlook on ethical issues, and called for an urgent solution to the Middle East conflict.

“There is an acute need for finding “just and comprehensive” solutions to the conflicts in the Middle East “away from the danger of division and fragmentation.”

He praised Australia’s “firm commitment” to human rights, U.N. resolutions and the condemnation of injustice , extremism and terrorism, and described the ties that bind the two countries as “stemming from the values of democracy and freedom.”

During an official luncheon that was later hosted in his honor by Gillard, Suleiman addressed the Middle East peace process.

“At a time when the Arab world still seeks to find ways toward reform and democracy and respect for human rights… there is an urgent need to arrive at a just and comprehensive solution to all aspects of the Middle East conflict.”

He added: “This requires a political decision and real international will to provide the pressing factors that will force all sides to commit to the solution.”

For her part, Gillard highlighted the Lebanese people’s role in her country, noting their political, economic, social, and cultural contributions.

They both stressed the need to back Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity, and independence, especially through supporting the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the implementation of U.N. Security Council resolution 1701.

They also both voiced hope to bolster cooperation between Lebanon and Australia in defense and military fields and welcomed the establishment of a Lebanese chamber of trade and industry in Melbourne.

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27 responses to “Lebanon presidnet urges Arabs to extinguish the Syrian fire”

  1. 5thDrawer Avatar
    5thDrawer

    MMMmmm … he met the Australian ‘Iron Lady’ …. he’s suddenly singing a better (nicer) song?

  2. 5thDrawer Avatar
    5thDrawer

    MMMmmm … he met the Australian ‘Iron Lady’ …. suddenly singing a better song?

  3. libnan1 Avatar

    Nah I wouldn’t do h…. she looks like one of Geo’s birds. 

    1. 5thDrawer Avatar
      5thDrawer

      Well libnan1 … there’s a lot of excellent birds on Aussie beaches … pick your flavour … there’s some freedom there.

      1. 5thDrawer Avatar
        5thDrawer

        Wow … LOVE your birds Geo. 😉 Copy that one fast. :-)))

        (Very respectful, Mr. Dab … 😉

      2. Prophettttt Avatar
        Prophettttt

         geo, I love it. it  must be hard to keep it peaceful there,lol
        Now you have leo and dad in your living room;all the salafists, zionists,and whabbies must be on the run now.lol

        1. dabshaleemm Avatar
          dabshaleemm

          yes mr all salafites go by by mr

        2. dabshaleemm Avatar
          dabshaleemm

          yes mr all salafites go by by mr

      3. dabshaleemm Avatar
        dabshaleemm

        nic asfouras mr yu hav 3 asfouras mr nic nams mr

  4. libnan1 Avatar

    Nah I wouldn’t do h…. she looks like one of Geo’s birds. 

    1. 5thDrawer Avatar
      5thDrawer

      Well libnan1 … there’s a lot of excellent birds on Aussie beaches … pick your flavour … there’s some freedom there.

    2. dabshaleem Avatar
      dabshaleem

      yu no lik geo bird mr

      1. 5thDrawer Avatar
        5thDrawer

        Wow … LOVE your birds Geo. 😉 Copy that one fast. :-)))

      2. Prophettttt Avatar
        Prophettttt

         geo, I love it. it  must be hard to keep it peaceful there,lol
        Now you have leo and dad in your living room;all the salafists, zionists,and whabbies must be on the run now.lol

        1. dabshaleemm Avatar
          dabshaleemm

          yes mr all salafites go by by mr

      3. dabshaleemm Avatar
        dabshaleemm

        nic asfouras mr yu hav 3 asfouras mr nic nams mr

  5. what a pussy called president of lebaniran….TFOOOO

    1. 5thDrawer Avatar
      5thDrawer

      He felt safe saying it in Australia, Yazidi 🙂

      1. dabshaleem Avatar
        dabshaleem

        yu thinked nacked baech in ostralia mr

        1. 5thDrawer Avatar
          5thDrawer

          Gee Dab … you read me right again. Seems you know what I like. 🙂
          And I haven’t been nackered yet. :-))

        2. 5thDrawer Avatar
          5thDrawer

          Gee Dab … you read me right again. Seems you know what I like. 🙂
          And I haven’t been nackered yet. :-))

  6. what a pussy called president of lebaniran….TFOOOO

    1. 5thDrawer Avatar
      5thDrawer

      He felt safe saying it in Australia, Yazidi 🙂

      1. dabshaleem Avatar
        dabshaleem

        yu thinked nacked baech in ostralia mr

        1. 5thDrawer Avatar
          5thDrawer

          Gee Dab … you read me right again. Seems you know what I like. 🙂

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