Kataeb party leader, MP Sami Gemayel, thanked Russia for its interest in the displaced Syrians file, especially those residing in Lebanon.

"Since my visit to Moscow last October (…) and raising the issue of displaced Syrians and the importance of Russian assistance to Lebanon in securing their return to their homes through Russian intervention in Syria, Moscow has shown (...) commitment to providing help in this regard, through to the current Russian delegation visit to Lebanon, and Moscow's announcement that it will raise the issue of the return of displaced Syrians at the UN Security Council meeting."

Gemayel wished the Lebanese government would take advantage of the Russian initiative and provide a clear Lebanese vision for solving this issue, "to serve the Lebanese people's interest, far from sectarian interests and foreign policies that do little to Lebanon, its stability and its people."