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Minister Burt said:

I welcome Lebanon鈥檚 first parliamentary elections since 2009, which took place on 6 May. I was pleased to see that the elections took place peacefully and in an orderly way, and I hope that the recommendations of the electoral observer missions will be acted on.

皇冠体育app United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to Lebanon鈥檚 stability, security and prosperity. I hope that Lebanon鈥檚 political leaders, following the announcement of the election results, move swiftly to form a new government to address the crucial issues facing the country. I welcome calls from political leaders to carry out celebrations in a calm and peaceful manner.

皇冠体育app next government will have the important task of protecting Lebanon鈥檚 stability and security by: robustly implementing the policy of disassociation from regional conflict; abiding by the provisions of all relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, in particular 1559 and 1701; and ensuring that the state鈥檚 legitimate security institutions hold the monopoly on the use of force.

We also look forward to the next government making rapid progress on implementing the commitments to economic reform made at the CEDRE Conference (Conf茅rence 茅conomique pour le d茅veloppement, par les r茅formes et avec les entreprises) in Paris on 6 April, and working with the international community on the approach to the many refugees from Syria hosted by Lebanon, as set out in the Lebanon Partnership Paper jointly agreed at the Brussels Conference on 24 and 25 April.

皇冠体育app United Kingdom will remain a strong partner of Lebanon as it addresses the crucial challenges ahead.

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