Thursday, February 23, 2017

MEMBERS OF ISG ENCOURAGE EARLY COMPROMISE FOR APPROPRIATE ELECTORAL FRAMEWORK FOR LEBANON


22 Feb2017

MEMBERS OF ISG ENCOURAGE EARLY COMPROMISE FOR APPROPRIATE ELECTORAL FRAMEWORK FOR LEBANON

Joint Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon

The Members of the International Support Group (ISG) reaffirm their commitment to the stability and security of Lebanon. The current political momentum has re-activated Lebanon's institutions of state.

The ISG Members encourage all parties to arrive at an early compromise, which would present an appropriate electoral framework for Lebanon. The timely conduct of peaceful and transparent parliamentary elections are an important step to preserve Lebanon's democratic tradition, and to meet the aspirations of the Lebanese people.

The ISG Members stand ready to provide support.

Note to Editors

The International Support Group has brought together the governments of China, France, Germany, Italy, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States, together with the European Union and the Arab League.  It was launched in September 2013 by the UN Secretary-General with President Sleiman to help mobilize support and assistance for Lebanon's stability, sovereignty and state institutions and to specifically encourage assistance for the Lebanese Army,  Syrian refugees in Lebanon and host communities and government programs and public services impacted by the Syrian crisis.