Prime Minister of Lebanon Fouad Siniora has talked to Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on telephone and appreciated the initiative taken by President General Pervez Musharraf for establishing peace in Middle East, says an official statement. Lebanon fully supports this move as it can lead to peace in Middle East, Siniora said. He said Pakistan is playing a leading role for promoting peace and conflict resolution at the regional and international level which is a source of pride for the Muslims around the world. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said Pakistan fully supports the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Lebanon and is keen to see long lasting peace there. Aziz said resolution of festering disputes in Middle East is vital for regional and global peace stability. Pakistan feels that we need to create unanimity of views among the Muslim countries for early settlement of disputes, he said. Siniora thanked Aziz for the consistent support of Pakistan. He said President Musharraf, Prime Minister Aziz and people of Pakistan provided invaluable support to the people and government of Lebanon during their difficult times, which will be remembered for all times to come.
