Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the assassination of the Lebanese Industry Minister, Pierre Gemayel [22 Nov 2006]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the assassination of the Lebanese Industry Minister, Pierre Gemayel. Minister Gemayel was an outstanding representative of the Lebanese Christian community, who stood against the Syrian impact on the domestic policy of Lebanon.

Latvia urges all parties to refrain from activities that would further endanger the political stability of Lebanon and further activities of the democratically elected Lebanese government, and reiterates its support to the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Fouad Siniora and his intention to stabilise situation in the country.

Statement of the Presidency of the European Union with respect to this is available at:

http://www.eu2006.fi/news_and_documents/cfsp_statements/vko47/en_GB/1164124307060/ 

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