Lebanon, Russia, Syria Reportedly Launch Plan on Refugees after Aoun-Putin Talks
President Michel Aoun agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials to “activate tripartite Lebanese-Russian-Syrian action to secure the return of Syrian refugees” to their country, Lebanese TV networks reported on Tuesday.
“Moscow is seeing the success of its initiative on the return of refugees, seeing as most areas in Syria have become capable of receiving them,” OTV, which is affiliated with Aoun's Free Patriotic Movement, reported.
“Lebanon is at the heart of the Russian plan, seeing as it is Syria's neighbor and it is suffering more than other countries due to the presence of refugees on its soil,” OTV added.
In an official joint statement, Aoun and Putin meanwhile expressed their support for “the efforts aimed at implementing Russia's initiative for securing the return of Syrian refugees and those displaced internally.”
“Resolving this problem depends directly on preparing the appropriate circumstances in Syria, including the social and economic conditions, through post-conflict reconstruction,” the statement said.
Separately, the statement said Lebanon and Russia intend to boost bilateral ties in “commerce, economy, investment, energy, culture, the humanitarian field, education, sports, tourism and other fields of cooperation.”
27 March 2019, 03:41
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Dear Canadian: I don't know why but I get the impression you are educated, a Christian and you support Assad and 'Hizballeh'.
27 March 2019, 08:38
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Who other than your iran, hezbollah, assad, and russia caused the syrian refugee crisis?
27 March 2019, 13:28
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Dear ice-man: if you are referring to me I will set the record straight. Yes I am educated, I support Lebanon ONLY, I don't care if you are a Lebanese Christian, Muslim or Jewish as long as you stand for Lebanon I am with you. I do not support Hizballeh, Iran or Assad, I do agree with some of the stands that Hizballeh takes or took in the past as I do with others but doesn't mean I follow any of them blindly. Basically if I think what you believe in supports Lebanon we have no issue. What I have an issue with on here is when people don't agree with an article they read or a comment the resort to name calling rather than focus on what is said... Let the bashing start...
27 March 2019, 13:55
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"I do agree with some of the stands that Hizballeh takes or took in the past "
"I support Lebanon ONLY, I don't care if you are a Lebanese Christian, Muslim or Jewish as long as you stand for Lebanon I am with you"
If you agree with 'some' of the stands of the terror party then you don't support Lebanon, so stfu!
27 March 2019, 14:13
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lol@ the educated shia christian who fought with Kataeb during the 'Canadian' civil war.
27 March 2019, 14:18
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Thanks doodle-dude for again proving my point. Personal attacks is the Lebanese way go for it my friend.
27 March 2019, 16:58
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This is too funny thank you all for the good laughs. Hope to keep it up as I need a good chuckle now and again. Cheers
28 March 2019, 00:02
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Well stated. The Lebanese need to focus on themselves and not follow anybody. I know easier said than done but it is a must. The Lebanese outside of Lebanon have made great success of themselves, but we can not rule ourselves and that is very disappointing. I am sorry to say but Lebanon is a failed state and will remain as such until the people stop following politicians that have blood on their hands and are robbing them blind. Cheers
