Lebanon's President Emile Lahoud expressed appreciation for the support of the Gulf Cooperation Council summit for political, economic and security stability of his country and denunciation of the Israeli attacks against the sovereignty and independence of Lebanon. In a press statement, Lahoud said this position highlights once again the importance of the national achievements of his government over the last few years, noting that Lebanon is not alone in the confrontation against the Israeli aggression. He said the GCC position pointed up the increasing confidence in Lebanon, confirming the correctness of the strategy followed by the Arab Asian country.
