Sleiman urges world to open up to Syria
President Michel Sleiman on Wednesday urged the international community to open up to Syria because of its key role in the region.
"The international community must open up to Syria, following the example set by France, because Syria plays a fundamental role at the regional level," Sleiman said in a statement released by the presidential palace.
He made his remarks at a meeting with an American delegation led by Deputy Assistant to the Undersecretary of State for Near East Affairs David Hale.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to visit Damascus on September 3 and 4 in the wake of the announcement by Syria and Lebanon that they will establish diplomatic relations for the first time.
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"The international community must open up to Syria, following the example set by France, because Syria plays a fundamental role at the regional level," Sleiman said in a statement released by the presidential palace.
He made his remarks at a meeting with an American delegation led by Deputy Assistant to the Undersecretary of State for Near East Affairs David Hale.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to visit Damascus on September 3 and 4 in the wake of the announcement by Syria and Lebanon that they will establish diplomatic relations for the first time.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.dailystar.com.lb
Labels: Damascus, Egypt, France, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, international community, Israel, Key role, Lebanon, President Michel Sleiman, Syria, threats
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