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EU's Solana arrives in Beirut
Jun 12, 2009, 19:04 GMT
Beirut - EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana arrived late Friday in Beirut for talks with Lebanese officials, during which he will discuss the latest post-election developments with the various Lebanese parties.
'I am happy to be in Lebanon, and I am performing an analysis of the latest developments with all the officials of your country, especially the new phase that kicked off after the elections,' Solana said after meeting with Christian opposition leader Michel Aoun.
Solana added that 'there are serious talks to deepen and consolidate the relations between Lebanon and the EU, which is a constant supporter of Lebanon.'
Solana's visit will last two days, and will include meetings with Lebanese officials and various party leaders, including MPs from the Hezbollah movement.
Lebanon held parliamentary elections on June 7, during which the Western-backed majority won the election from the Hezbollah-led opposition, to whom Aoun's movement belongs.
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