Armenian political parties discuss situation in Lebanon

03.03.2005 12:30

YEREVAN (YERKIR) – Representatives of the three Armenian political
parties operating in Lebanon met on March 2 in Beirut to discuss the
current situation in Lebanon.

The representatives of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF),
Socialist Democratic Hnchak Party (SDHP), and Democratic Liberal
(Ramkavar) Party (DLP) first of all focused on the preparation efforts
of commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide,
underscoring the importance of sticking to the schedule of
events. Then the latest political developments in Lebanon were
discussed.

Assessing the developments in the wake of the assassination of former
Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, the participants of the meeting
stated:

1. The three Armenian political parties firmly condemn the
assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and consider the
terrorist act a move against Lebanon and the Lebanese people;

2. The parties demand that the details of this appalling crime be
completely revealed and those behind it brought to justice;

3. Discussing the causes of Prime Minister Karame’s resignation and
the reactions that followed, the representatives of the parties hope
that the government’s resignation would lead the Lebanese political
parties to a consensus and formation of a national unity government;

4. Realizing that the situation constitutes a turning point, the
Armenian political parties, adhering to the principles of
inter-community peaceful coexistence and settling the issues through
dialogues, see it necessary to do their best to unite all the Lebanese
forces;

5. The Armenian political parties realize that the Armenian community
of Lebanon will not engage in any way in the polarized environment and
would emerge united from the Lebanese crisis.

SDHP Lebanon District Board
ARF Central Committee of Lebanon
DLP Lebanon District Board

March 2, 2005

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress