| July 2008 - News |
| July 2008 |
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US cautious on French-Syrian normalisation of ties The US State Department reacted cautiously to plans by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to renew ties with Syria on June 9, saying Washington would discuss the issue with Paris. US State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said France and the US share the same desire for peace and stability in the Middle East. He also said the US wants Lebanon to be peaceful, prosperous and free from foreign interference. “We look forward to continuing discussions with France on how to best support the Lebanese people to achieve their goals for a better future,” McCormack said. “At the same time, the US has serious concerns over the Syrian Government’s behaviour.” |