Lebanon's firm support for Cyprus, based on principles, was reaffirmed by the country's Foreign Minister, Abdallah Bou Habib, noting the importance of dialogue in resolving disputes.
At the same time, during his meeting this afternoon with the Speaker of the Parliament, Anita Demetriou, Mr. Bou Habib said that Cyprus is for the Lebanese their second home and a bridge to the West.
According to a statement by the Parliament, during the meeting, the long-standing, close friendship relations between the two countries were underlined, which, it was pointed out, are linked by parallel painful experiences and their commitment to common principles and values.[/B]
According to a statement by the Parliament, during the meeting, the long-standing, close friendship relations between the two countries were underlined, which, it was pointed out, are linked by parallel painful experiences and their commitment to common principles and values.
The Speaker expressed sincere thanks for Lebanon's principled positions on the Cyprus problem and efforts to resolve it on the basis of the UN resolutions on Cyprus.
Ms Demetriou also expressed her gratitude for Lebanon's readiness to assist in the response to the fires of last summer in Cyprus, assuring of Cyprus' full support and practical assistance in the difficult times Lebanon is going through.
Referring to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Speaker stressed that the strongest weapon, especially for small countries, was and remains their adherence to the principles of international law and international legitimacy. Demetriou, Cyprus fully understands and feels what invasion and refugeeism means, has provided significant humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and has embraced a large number of Ukrainian refugees who have so far taken refuge in our country, providing them with all possible support.
The President of the Parliament underlined, in this context, that the migration issue is one of the most important current challenges and should be addressed in a spirit of unity and solidarity, always respecting human rights.
Unfortunately, said the President of the Parliament, Turkey, instrumentalizing the need of these people for a better future, is channeling irregular migrants through the occupied territories to the Republic of Cyprus, which receives the largest number of asylum seekers in proportion to its population among the Member States of the European Union.
The Lebanese Foreign Minister, for his part, expressed his gratitude for the significant assistance offered by the Republic of Cyprus to Lebanon, hosting a large number of Lebanese citizens living and working in Cyprus.
The President of the Parliament was informed about the situation in Lebanon, expressing confidence that the country will overcome the current difficulties and enter a new era of development and opportunities.
The President of the Parliament was briefed on the situation in Lebanon, expressing confidence that the country will overcome the current difficulties and enter a new era of development and opportunities.
The meeting, according to the statement, underlined the important prospects for further strengthening relations and cooperation between Cyprus and Lebanon in areas of common interest and at various levels, including the parliamentary one, following the elections in the country next month.
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