Suleiman Hails Iran Nuclear Deal, Hopes it Will Improve Ties between Regional Countries
President Michel Suleiman praised on Tuesday the deal reached between Iran and world powers over Tehran's nuclear program, hoping that it will reflect positively on the countries in the region.
He said in a statement: “We hope that ties between these countries will be improved in a manner that leads to a halt in the meddling of the affairs of others.”
He also hoped that the countries will base their ties on mutual respect and common interests.
The president stressed the importance of fortifying Lebanese national unity and stability.
“Moderation should be adopted at this critical time,” Suleiman remarked.
Earlier on Tuesday, the president had held talks on the nuclear deal with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon David Hale.
Over the weekend, Tehran agreed that it will not enrich uranium over five percent for the six-month period and will neutralize its entire stockpile of uranium enriched to 20 percent, which is close to weapons-grade and therefore an area of top concern.
In return, the EU and United States will suspend sanctions on Iran's petrochemical exports and gold and precious metals sector.
U.S. trade restrictions on the country's auto industry will also be suspended.
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