Statement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the Recent Situation in Lebanon

January 14, 2011
Japanese

Japan is concerned about the situation in the Republic of Lebanon, in which a number of the Cabinet members under Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced their resignation on January 12 (Wed.).
Japan hopes that all interested parties of Lebanon will demonstrate a calm and constructive attitude while respecting the rule of law. Japan supports the efforts of President Michel Suleiman toward the early establishment of a new Cabinet and the maintenance of democratic institutions.

(END)