Ambassador Christina Lassen, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon, met today with the Head of the Executive Committee of the Lebanese Forces Samir Geagea. Discussions focused on the political situation in the country and the developments in the region.

Ambassador Lassen stated after the meeting: "We had a frank and open exchange on all issues pertaining to the current institutional crisis, the developments in the region and the on-going cooperation between the EU and Lebanon." "The sovereignty, stability, territorial integrity and independence of Lebanon are important for the European Union", Ambassador Lassen stated. "The prolonged political crisis can only further weaken the country in facing its many challenges".