(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Beirut: Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Monday that the best solution to the displaced Syrians crisis is to return to the safe areas in their country.
Aoun said in a statement issued by the Lebanese presidency, that linking the return of displaced people to a political solution of the Syrian crisis leaves room for doubt about staying in the countries in which they currently live.
He added that Lebanon called on the international community and international organizations of the United Nations to provide assistance to displaced Syrians after their return because they are contributing to the reconstruction of their country and the construction of their homes. He also called for the increase of aid to Lebanon to contribute to its reconstruction, strengthening its economy and developing its infrastructure.
Aoun confirmed that Lebanon has regained its stability two years ago and is consolidating its security after defeating the terrorist groups by the Lebanese army and the security forces in Beqaa Valley east of Lebanon and eradicating the sleep terrorist cells.
Lebanese President pointed out that Lebanon faces an economic crisis due to accumulations of past years and the global crisis, as well as the closure of the border after the war in Syria,and the continuing suffering due to the increasing number of the displaced Syrians added to the Palestinian refugees, bringing the total number of refugees and displaced to about two million, which is half the population of Lebanon.
Aoun expressed astonishment at the international positions that ignore the need for the return of displaced Syrians. He pointed out that what Lebanon is asking in this regard is to separate the political solution of the Syrian crisis from the issue of the displaced Syrians who can return to safe areas in their country, especially after the achievement of reconciliation which also included those who fought the regime. (QNA)
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