U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday only a Lebanese government...
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a joint news conference with Costa Rica's President Carlos Alvarado at the Presidential house in San Jose, Costa Rica January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday only a Lebanese government “capable and committed to undertaking real and tangible reforms will restore investor confidence and unlock international assistance.” In a statement, Pompeo also urged “the government, army, and security services to guarantee the safety of citizens as they engage in peaceful demonstrations.”
Lebanon formed a new government on Tuesday with the backing of Hezbollah, a group labeled terrorist by the United States.
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