Syria, Egypt stress need to maintain unity of Lebanon
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AFP) – Egypt and Syria stressed the need to preserve the unity of Lebanon, cautioning against moves that could increase sectarian tensions in the country.
The call came after talks in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad, making his first visit to Egypt since Syria withdrew its troops from Lebanon.
“Concern now should be focused on guaranteeing Lebanon does not slide back into sectarian divisions that bring to mind an era that nobody desires,” Egyptian presidential spokesman Suleiman Awad told reporters on Thursday.