Austrian FM arrives in Beirut

Austrian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Benita Ferrero-Waldner arrived in Beirut on Tuesday in a visit to Lebanon which will last for several days.

During her visit, the Austrian minister will hold talks with high-ranking Lebanese officials dealing with bilateral relations, the Middle East peace process developments and the European efforts exerted to resume these talks on the Syrian and Lebanese tracks as well as other talks on the European - Mediterranean partnership.

The Austrian minister stressed her country's support for the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution 425 provides for Israel's immediate and unconditional withdrawal from south Lebanon and its western Bekaa.