Lebanon support group urges Lebanon to be shielded from regional tensions
By REUTERS
BEIRUT - The International Support Group (ISG) for Lebanon appealed for Lebanon to "continue to be shielded from tensions in the region," a joint statement said on Friday.Following a meeting of ISG members with Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Friday, the group, whose members include the United States, Russia and France, stressed the importance of restoring "vital balance" of state institutions in Lebanon, and welcomed "the call of the president for Prime Minister Hariri to return to Lebanon," the statement said.Lebanon hopes for neighborly relations in message to new Syria gov't
