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<p>Our Ambassador to Lebanon met Prime Minister Hassan Diab on 23 January to discuss
the formation of the new Lebanese Government. I also spoke with new Lebanese Foreign
Minister Dr. Nassif Hitti on 28 January. The formation of a new government in Lebanon
is an important first step. The UK and other members of the International Support
Group for Lebanon have consistently called for the urgent formation of an effective
and capable government which reflects the aspirations of the Lebanese people, and
stressed that the right of peaceful protest must continue to be respected. We stand
ready to support Lebanon but look to this government to demonstrate its commitment
to reform.</p>
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