European Union Foreign Policy Coordinator Josep Borrell stressed “the need to avoid dragging Lebanon into a regional conflict, in light of the escalation on the border with Israel since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip.”
Borrell said in a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that “it is absolutely necessary to avoid dragging Lebanon into a regional conflict,” while at the same time addressing the Israelis by saying: ‘No one will emerge victorious from a regional conflict.’
Borrell explained that he discussed with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati the situation in southern Lebanon, the impact of the war in Gaza, and the situation in Syria.
He added: “We agreed to work together through diplomacy to reduce escalation and achieve long-term stability, which is in everyone’s interest.”
He stressed that “it is necessary to avoid escalation in the Middle East and not drag Lebanon into war,” considering that “peace alone ensures security in the Middle East, and Gaza is an integral part of
the broader Palestinian issue.”
Borrell stressed that “no one will achieve victory from any regional escalation,” noting that he is in Lebanon to contribute to finding a solution to get out of the crisis.
He also stressed that he “will spare no effort to make the two-state solution a reality,” noting that he will visit Saudi Arabia tomorrow to discuss steps towards peace in the region.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon