UN Secretary-General Congratulates Lebanon on Parliamentary Elections

The Secretary-General congratulated Lebanon on the holding of parliamentary elections on 6 May, a statement released by the UN office said on Wednesday.

“Parliamentary elections represent a vital step in strengthening Lebanon’s state institutions and consolidating its democratic tradition,” Spokesman for the Secretary-General said.

“The Secretary-General looks forward to the formation of the new government. He calls on Lebanon’s political leaders to work in a spirit of unity and with a view to furthering the ambitious agenda set out by Lebanon and its international partners,” he added.

“The United Nations continues to support Lebanon and its sovereignty, stability, and political independence in accordance with the Taif Accord and relevant Security Council resolutions,” the spokesman concluded.