By NNN-KUNA,
Cairo : Former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim Al-Hos has said that the political crisis of his country was still highly problematic, describing as “very effective” the mediation efforts of Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa.
“Moussa keeps pressing ahead with his mission,” Al-Hos said in statements to the press following his meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit here Tuesday.
He expressed hope that Moussa would pursue his mission till it reached the desired results.
Meanwhile, he expressed optimism over the possibility of solving the presidential standoff, saying “there is no endless crisis in history.”
“Despite the tension and lobbying efforts by both sides of the political divide in Lebanon, the atmosphere is generally calm and the army is on alert to quell any possible unrest,” he asserted.
Regarding his talks with Abul-Gheit, Al-Hos said they reviewed the developments of the Lebanese crisis. “We exchanged views about Egypt’s vision for solution and the possible steps in this direction,” he added.
Spokesman of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry Hussam Zaki said Al-Hos briefed Abul-Gheit on his vision for solving the Lebanese crisis in the light of his long political experience. “Al-Hos plans to launch initiatives and use his good offices with a view to bringing the disputing sides in his country closer,” the spokesman said.
“Egypt encourages the Lebanese politicians to mediate between the government and the opposition in order to settle the crisis once and for all,” he added.