Mikati Says He Transferred Lebanon’s Share of STL Funding
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Lebanese Premier Najib Miqati said he transferred Lebanon's share of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon funding on Wednesday morning. He stressed "My insistence on funding the STL emanates from my keenness on protecting Lebanon, the people, the army and the resistance."
Speaking from the Grand Serail, Mikati said "I transferred Lebanon's share from the STL funding this morning," adding that he believes in achieving the truth and justice in ex-Premier Rafik Hariri's Feb. 2005 assassination.
The payment of Lebanon's share also came out of his commitment to Lebanon's international obligations and his keenness to preserve the country's stability, he said.
"The funding is not a victory for one team over the other," Miqati said.
Miqati dubbed his move as a "national decision aimed at safeguarding Lebanon" and steering it clear of "tough experiences," in reference to the Western warnings that the UN could impose sanctions on Lebanon if it fails to fund the STL.
The PM also called for the speedy resumption of the National Dialogue at Baabda palace to find common ground among the Lebanese and "build bridges of mutual trust."
He urged the cabinet ministers "to consider today a new start for the government work" and consolidate the performance of their ministries.
Lebanese Premier Najib Miqati said he transferred Lebanon's share of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon funding on Wednesday morning. He stressed "My insistence on funding the STL emanates from my keenness on protecting Lebanon, the people, the army and the resistance."
Speaking from the Grand Serail, Mikati said "I transferred Lebanon's share from the STL funding this morning," adding that he believes in achieving the truth and justice in ex-Premier Rafik Hariri's Feb. 2005 assassination.
The payment of Lebanon's share also came out of his commitment to Lebanon's international obligations and his keenness to preserve the country's stability, he said.
"The funding is not a victory for one team over the other," Miqati said.
Miqati dubbed his move as a "national decision aimed at safeguarding Lebanon" and steering it clear of "tough experiences," in reference to the Western warnings that the UN could impose sanctions on Lebanon if it fails to fund the STL.
The PM also called for the speedy resumption of the National Dialogue at Baabda palace to find common ground among the Lebanese and "build bridges of mutual trust."
He urged the cabinet ministers "to consider today a new start for the government work" and consolidate the performance of their ministries.
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