By Prensa Latina
Damascus : The Syrian government has accused the United States of hampering elections in Lebanon and contributing to fuel the current political crisis in that country.
Minister of Information Mohsen Bilal blamed the White House for thwarting Syrian and French attempts to make election of a Lebanese president possible.
On Sunday Bilal denounced that Deputy National Security Advisor Elliott Abrams and US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs David Welch, both known for their support to Israel, were in Lebanon last week.
According to Sana news agency, the visit of Washington envoys took place amid talks aimed at seeking a way-out of the crisis, which Syria and France were mediating.
A few days ago US President George W. Bush threatened and accused the Damascus administration, recalled the source.