US President George W. Bush warned yesterday countries like Syria not to
interfere in the upcoming election in Lebanon.
"I am deeply concerned about foreign interference in the election. The
message has been sent to nations such as Syria that they should not interfere,"
Bush said when he met with Saad Hariri, son of former Lebanese Prime Minister
Rafiq Hariri who was murdered in a car bombing.
A top U.S. military commander will go to Lebanon to asses the needs of
Lebanese security forces, Bush said.
Lebanon's parliament on Tuesday adjourned for four weeks a crucial session to
elect a new president for lack of a quorum and to allow more time for MPs to
reach agreement on a consensus candidate.
The United States has voiced strong support for the Lebanese government
headed by Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, and has accused Syria of meddling in the
internal affairs of Lebanon, a charge denied by Syria.