Press Release No. 32

27 May 2008

Statement by Official Spokesperson on the election by the Lebanese Parliament yesterday of H. E. Mr. Michel Sleiman as the President of Lebanon

India welcomes the election by the Lebanese Parliament yesterday of H.E. Gen. Michel Sleiman as the President of Lebanon. The historic election follows efforts of various statesmen and countries of the region. In this regard, the role played by Qatar and by His Highness the Emir of Qatar is especially noteworthy. India is confident that the election of President Sleiman will enable Lebanon to continue with the task of national reconciliation and reconstruction.

2.         India renews its call for progress in the Lebanese track of the Middle East Peace Process.
 

3.         The President of India has sent a message to her Lebanese counterpart felicitating him on his election.

New Delhi

May 26, 2008

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