Lebanese FM praises Russia’s position on Syria (2)

Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour has praised Russia’s position on Syria. In an interview with the “Voice of Russia” he said that Russia had a well-balance position aimed at peaceful settlement of the crisis in Syria. He said that the crisis could be resolved only through negotiations without use of weapons.

In response to the question of the Voice of Russia correspondent about Beirut’s point of view on Russia’s role in the Middle East, the Minister noted:

Moscow has always been on the side of the Arab nations and has always defended our interests at the international arena. Russia is capable of many things, and our region pins great hopes on it. In particular, today Russia plays a major role in the solution of the crisis in Syria. This is a truly balanced position, aimed at peaceful resolution of the Syrian political crisis .

M.D