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FCO welcomes Lebanon's announcement to uphold its duties to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati has announced that his government will honour its international commitments to pay its dues to the United Nations Special Tribunal.

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Commenting on the announcement, a Foreign Office spokesperson said:

“We welcome Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati’s announcement this morning that his government will honour its international commitments to pay its share of the United Nations Special Tribunal.

“The United Kingdom remains a strong supporter of the Special Tribunal and of a stable, independent and peaceful Lebanon.”

Published 30 November 2011