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Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with Lebanese political leaders
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
Readouts | Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary-General
The Secretary-General met separately today with several Lebanese political leaders who had asked to meet him.
He met former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora , Member of Parliament and leader of the Lebanon First bloc former President Amine Gemayel, leader of the Kataeb Party, and Member of Parliament Walid Jumblatt, leader of the Progressive Socialist Party.
In his meetings, the Secretary-General discussed UN support to Lebanon, the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions and Lebanon's important contributions to the Organization.
They also exchanged views on regional issues, in particular the situation in Syria and its impact on Lebanon.