International Support Group Urges Lebanon Leaders to Act Swiftly
The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) has welcomed the formation of the new Lebanese government and parliament’s vote of confidence in the government and its program.
“In line with key provisions of the approved ministerial statement, the ISG urges Lebanon's leaders to move quickly to alleviate the burden of socio-economic hardship on the people of Lebanon and restore basic services, to prepare for fair and transparent elections to take place on time in 2022, and to initiate the critical reforms needed to restore trust and deliver justice, stability and prosperity for the Lebanese people and to pave the way for enhanced international support,” it said in a statement.
Recalling its statement of 3 August 2021, the ISG reiterated the importance of “swiftly completing the investigation into the Beirut port explosions.”
The ISG added that it “continues to stand by Lebanon and its people.”
The International Support Group has brought together the United Nations and the governments of China, France, Germany, Italy, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States, together with the European Union and the Arab League.
It was launched in September 2013 by the U.N. Secretary-General with former President Michel Suleiman to help mobilize support and assistance for Lebanon’s stability, sovereignty and state institutions.
Source: Naharnet
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