Bassil Blames Arab Countries for Aggravating Refugee Crisis
Foreign Minister Jebran Bassil blamed the Arab countries for the worsening refugee crisis as he pointed out that “terrorism has surpassed all boundaries,” the National News Agency reported on Thursday.
Bassil highlighted the simmering refugee crisis, he wondered whether encouraging migration and losing diversity in the region was what Arabs really wanted.
"Where is the Arab position from all this?" Bassil said addressing the annual Arab Foreign Ministers meeting on the sidelines of the 71st United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York.
He went on to question whether a swift and just solution in Syria was possible in the absence of its nationals, who should personally contribute to their country's resurrection, as well as political and social reform.
"Where is the Arab voice concerning our immigrant nationals and the pressing need to have them stay in their homeland?" Bassil said in a solemn plea for Arab leaders to listen and take action.
Highlighting the rampant state of terrorism worldwide, Bassil regretted that it had trespassed all the possible boundaries. He also highlighted the importance of foiling attempts to poison western minds with Islamophobia.
The Minister welcomed any solution to the Syrian crisis, saying that a cease fire will not only bring peace, but will allow Syrians to return to their homeland.
"The refugees' right to return to their homeland is the main condition en route to a just and peaceful solution," he added.
Finally Bassil deemed Lebanon the best example of coexistence in the face of terrorism.
"We're not asking for support or for money, but we're asking for those concerned to understand our extraordinary situation to avoid being bogged down in the struggles of regional and world adversaries," Bassil added.
"We love peace and we wish to remain loving and helpful to our Arab brethren."
Source: Naharnet
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