Berri Says Pompeo’s Visit ‘Not Beneficial’ for Lebanon
Following the two-day visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Lebanon, Speaker Nabih Berri said the visit was “non beneficial” for Lebanon and described the US positions as “consistent” with Israel, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Wednesday.
“Nothing has changed and nothing will change. Pompeo has not provided Lebanon with anything. The only thing he took with him from Lebanon was the statement he brought,” said Berri in remarks to the daily.
Berri said the visit is “something of the past which will be eventually forgotten.”
Pointing out to what he said is Washington’s “consistent” position with Israel, he said: “Washington’s stances are consistent with the Israeli position regarding the maritime border and offensive position against Hizbullah."
Pompeo held talks over the weekend with senior Lebanese officials during his two-day visit where discussions focused on several pressing issues including the repatriation of Syrian refugees and the demarcation of Lebanon’s maritime border.
Source: Naharnet
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