The US Embassy in Beirut congratulated the Lebanese people for holding a national election on May 6, for the first time in nine years, recognizing the efforts of Lebanese Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces in providing the security measures for the Lebanese people to exercise their voting rights safely.
“As Lebanon looks ahead to forming a new government, we urge all parties to uphold Lebanon’s international obligations, including those contained in UN Security Council Resolutions 1559 and 1701, and Lebanon’s policy of disassociation from foreign conflicts,” the embassy said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
“We hope Lebanon’s next government will continue along the path toward building a stable and secure Lebanon that is committed to peace and responsive to the needs of the Lebanese people.”