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EU Ambassadors visit Saida to extend support following the latest security incidents

NNA - Today Ambassadors and representatives of the European Union, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Bulgaria, Hungary and the United Kingdom accredited to Lebanon visited Saida, in light of the latest incidents in the city.



The EU delegation met with the Governor of South Lebanon Nicolas Abou Daher, the President of the Municipality of Saida Mohamad Al Seoudi, Mufti Salim Soussan, Mufti Mohamad Osseiran, Bishop Elie Haddad and Bishop Elias Kfoury as well as with the representative of the President of the Municipality of Abra Elie Mushantaf and General Ali Shahrour from the Lebanese Armed Forces. Discussions focused on the latest events in Saida as well as the difficult challenges faced by the citizens, including the impact of the Syrian crisis on the local economy and the growing number of Syrian refugees.



Following the visit, Ambassador Eichhorst said on behalf of the EU Ambassadors and Member States representatives: "Saida and the area around have undergone a difficult period during the past months, marked by the latest security incidents. We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the victims, to the Lebanese Armed Forces and to all those who have suffered from violence during the clashes.



We believe that all those who resort to violence should be held to account. We are here today to show that we are behind the people of Saida and extend our support to all those working to de-escalate tensions through dialogue and peaceful means.



The European Union strongly supports all institutions in their efforts to preserve peace and security. We reiterate our commitment to Lebanon's unity, sovereignty and independence. We urge once again all parties to abide by the commitments made in the Baabda Declaration".




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