Foreign ministry statement on Lebanon developments

A Greek foreign ministry spokesman on Thursday referred to political developments in Lebanon, stressing that “Greece is watching with attention and concern the developments in Lebanon, following the fall of the national unity government under Saad Hariri.”

Spokesman Grigoris Delavekouras said Athens is reiterating its steadfast support for the independence, sovereignty, stability and the democratic form of government of Lebanon, “which contributes to the stability of the entire region.”

The spokesman added Greece, both bilaterally and with the framework of the EU, “is prepared to contribute in every way to the overcoming of the present crisis and the stability of the friendly country. Since Greece is always on the side of international legality, we stress our support for the work of the International Court on Lebanon.”