US vows continued efforts to revive Middle East peace talks

US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright has stressed that her country is strongly working for the sake of achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

In a cable of congratulations the she sent to Lebanese Premier Salim al-Hoss and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Albright said that Washington appreciates the efforts made by Lebanon to maintain a just and comprehensive peace.

She expressed regret over the sufferings of Lebanon, saying in addressing al-Hoss and Berri "hopefully, with constant cooperation with you, to establish the inspired for peace."