S/PV.6598 Security Council

Allow me to quote from the statement made by the representative of Lebanon at the Security Council meeting of 27 April: “What takes place in Lebanon affects Syria, and what takes place in Syria affects Lebanon. History has demonstrated that fact most convincingly … Today, more than ever, the hearts and minds of all Lebanese people stand in support of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, its people and the safety and security of its children … We regret the deaths of the victims. We extend our condolences to their families and hope that Syria will enjoy peace and progress.” (S/PV.6524, p. 9) As Lebanon believes that presidential statement S/PRST/2011/16 adopted today does not help to address the current situation in Syria, Lebanon disassociates itself from the statement. The President: The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.