Blinken Urges Timely Presidential Election, Reforms In Lebanon - State Dept.
Faizan Hashmi Published September 21, 2022 | 06:30 PM
WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st September, 2022) Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with caretaker Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, urging the implementation of key political and economic reforms in the crisis-ridden country, according to a release.
Blinken "emphasized the need to hold a timely presidential election in Lebanon and urged that the Prime Minister and other leaders implement key reforms needed to effect meaningful change, promote good governance, and revive Lebanon's economy while restoring the trust of its people," the release stated.
Since 2019, Lebanon has seen a mass popular uprising, a devastating explosion in its capital city's port, and a collapse in its Currency that has plunged much of the import-dependent country into poverty.
Blinken said the US would continue to work with Lebanon for regional peace and prosperity and urged Lebanon to finalize a maritime border agreement with Israel for the sake of its political and economic stability.
He also emphasized that sending Syrian refugees back home had to be done in a voluntary, safe, and dignified manner.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Rock-solid Ruud racks up season-leading win in Barcelona
At UN, Iran says it will make Israel 'regret' reprisals
G7 hears calls for 'critical' Ukraine aid
EU seeks to leverage might to confront China, US challenge
5 Customs officials martyred as their vehicle ambushed by terrorists in D I Khan
Pak-New Zealand match called off due to rain
NHA restores traffic on roads affected by recent rains in Balochistan
China to fully support Pakistan's efforts against terrorism: Ambassador Jiang
U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Poland arrests man over suspected plan to kill Zelensky
EU wants to ease youth movement to and from UK
Police foils attempt of supply mainpuri raw material
More Stories From World
-
Netflix beats expectations on profit and subscribers
16 minutes ago -
Ecuador hit by power cuts of up to 13 hours amid drought
16 minutes ago -
Israel launches strike against Iran: US media
17 minutes ago -
Kenya military chopper crash kills defence chief
17 minutes ago -
Oil surges, equities sink as Iran blasts fan MidEast escalation fears
27 minutes ago -
Israel launches strike against Iran: US media
37 minutes ago
-
At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China
7 hours ago -
Thousands of Bosnian Serbs rally against UN resolution on Srebrenica
7 hours ago -
Israel assault has turned Gaza into 'humanitarian hellscape': UN
7 hours ago -
Husband of ex-Scottish leader charged over alleged embezzlement: police
8 hours ago -
Ecuador hit by power cuts of up to 13 hours amid drought
8 hours ago -
Hugs or bullets? How Mexico presidential rivals aim to curb violence
8 hours ago