Paris - President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday condemned the "cowardly" attack that killed 14 people in northern Lebanon, reaffirming France's support for Lebanon in the fight against terrorism.
"The president of the republic condemns in the strongest terms the hateful and cowardly attack that cost the lives of many Lebanese citizens, most of them soldiers, this morning in Tripoli," his office said in a statement.
Offering his condolences to the victims' families, Sarkozy "reaffirms France's unfailing support for Lebanon, its authorities and its security institutions, in their fight against terrorism," the text said.
The attack came as Lebanese President Michel Sleiman headed to neighbouring Syria for landmark talks with his counterpart Bashar al-Assad aimed at establishing diplomatic relations for the first time.
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Referring to the "important summit" in Damascus, the statement said Sarkozy "reaffirms his full support for the process underway and his determined commitment in favour of peace and stability in the region."
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