Statement by Minister MacKay on the Assassination of Lebanese MP Walid Eido

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June 14, 2007
No. 80
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the Atlantic
Canada Opportunities Agency, today made the following statement concerning
yesterday’s bombing in Lebanon:
“Canada strongly condemns the assassination of Lebanese MP Walid Eido and nine
others. This sixth killing of a leading anti-Syrian figure since 2005 is yet another attempt
to undermine Lebanon’s stability and democracy. This was a brutal act, and the
perpetrators and those sponsoring these actions must be brought to justice. We are
gravely concerned by attempts by certain states to destabilize Lebanon and the region.
“Canada conveys its sympathies to the families of Mr. Eido and the other victims, and
to the Lebanese people.
“We also reiterate our full support for the implementation of UN Security Council
resolutions aimed at disarming and disbanding all militias in Lebanon, restoring
Lebanese sovereignty over all its territory, and establishing the Special Tribunal to
prosecute those responsible for political assassinations, including that of former Prime
Minister Rafiq Hariri.
“We commend Prime Minister Siniora for his sustained efforts to implement these
resolutions and to tackle the political and security challenges facing Lebanon. I
conveyed to him Canada’s strong support for his efforts during a telephone
conversation on June 13.”
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