Kaag Holds Lebanon Talks with Russian Deputy FM in Moscow

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United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag met Tuesday in Moscow with Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Gennadiy Gatilov and other senior officials, her press office said.

“Discussions focused on the situation in Lebanon and regional developments,” Kaag's press office said in a statement.

“Special attention was given to key elements of the Presidential Statement of the Security Council (PRST) of 22 July in particular the Security Council's call for a compromise agreement to end the political and institutional crisis in the country,” the statement added.

This includes the need to “ensure the functioning of State institutions in accordance with the constitution and the democratic process so that Lebanon can effectively address the challenges it faces,” according to the statement.

The Special Coordinator underlined the need for “continued international support for Lebanon to help the country address the impact of the Syria crisis.”

Security conditions in Lebanon were also discussed, alongside the importance of “predictable and timely support” for the Lebanese Armed Forces. 

Gatilov and Kaag also discussed U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 between Israel and Hizbullah.

Kaag is scheduled to brief the Security Council on November 10.

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