EU Foreign Ministers called on Lebanese authorities to preserve unity in the wake of the designation of Najib Mikati as Prime Minister, while stressing their commitment towards the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, saying it must be allowed to continue its work without impediment, ENPI reports on Monday.
Meeting in the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, ministers "took note" of the designation of Mr Mikati as Prime Minister by President Sleiman, and called on the Lebanese authorities "to seek the broadest possible consensus and to preserve unity, in full respect with the principles enshrined in the Lebanese Constitution, the Taif accord and with all Lebanon's international obligations."
In its Conclusions, "the Council stresses the importance it attaches to the independent and democratic functioning of Lebanese institutions, free from any interference including from the outside."
Ministers gave their full support to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL): "The STL must continue its work without impediment and with the cooperation of the Lebanese government. Funding must be preserved. In this regard, the Council notes that the EU and individual Member States stand ready to provide further funding. At the same time the EU encourages others to contribute."
EU Foreign Ministers call for unity in Lebanon
EU Foreign Ministers called on Lebanese authorities to preserve unity in the wake of the designation of Najib Mikati as Prime Minister, while stressing their commitment towards the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, saying it must be allowed to continue its work without impediment, ENPI reports.
