Hariri Urges U.S. Solution for Syrian Wave of Refugees
Al-Mustaqbal Movement leader and former Prime Minister Saad Hariri said that the main objective of his visit to the United States is to safeguard Lebanon from the regional repercussions, urging for a quick solution for the Syrian crisis and the burden of refugees flocking into Lebanon.
“The objective of my visit to the United States is related to protecting Lebanon from the regional crises and their repercussions,” said Hariri after meeting members of the Foreign Relations Committee in the House of Representatives led by State Senator Ed Royce.
Hariri noted “The issue of Syrian refugees can have immense consequences if a solution to the Syrian crisis was not found, which requires the U.S. administration's attention and priority in order to evade the immense harm it could reflect on Lebanon and the region.”
Moreover, members of the committee discussed the Iranian intervention in the Arab countries' affairs and the negative effects it has on the region in general.
Al-Mustaqbal leader also met with House Majority leader Kevin McCarthy, Senator John McCain, and Senator Mike Pompeo.
Hariri kicked off his visit to Washington on Wednesday where he met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, and congressmen of Lebanese origin.
Lebanon is hosting around 1.5 million Syrian refugees, an enormous strain for a country with a population of just four million. The UNHCR has regularly urged the international community to provide Lebanon with greater assistance to tackle the influx.
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