Region | Lebanon
Saudi Arabia warns against further escalation of clashes
Saudi Arabia on Thursday urged Lebanese forces behind the escalation to reconsider their moves and warned them against serving the interests of "foreign forces of extremism."
- By Mariam Al Hakeem, Correspondent
- Published: 00:43 May 9, 2008
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Thursday urged Lebanese forces behind the escalation to reconsider their moves and warned them against serving the interests of "foreign forces of extremism."
"The kingdom is following with extreme concern and resentment the current regrettable escalation in Lebanon," the Saudi Press Agency reported quoting an official source.
Saudi Arabia, which has authority among Lebanon's Sunni Muslims, urged powers behind the escalation "to reconsider their calculations."
External forces
"The kingdom also called up on these groups to realise that leading Lebanon towards turmoil will not bring victory to any party except extremist external forces. These forces are still hindering every sincere and honest effort to end the political crisis in Lebanon and to achieve reconciliation between the people of Lebanon," the statement said.
According to the official source, Saudi Arabia will continue its efforts to restore security and peace in Lebanon.
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