Written question asked by Paul Uppal (Conservative) on Monday, 22 November 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 November 2010. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 November 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Lebanon: Foreign Relations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent assessment he has made of the state of UK relations with Lebanon.

Answer: As demonstrated during the recent visit of Prime Minister Hariri, the UK is a firm friend of Lebanon. We welcome the period of peace and prosperity that Lebanon has enjoyed since 2008. We want to see this continue and support Lebanon's Government of National Unity which is working to maintain stability. We have recently confirmed further funding for the Special Tribunal on Lebanon. We call on all parties to allow the tribunal to complete its work in the interests of justice.

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