Brussels, 22/11/2010 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 22 November, the EU, “concerned” by the situation in Lebanon, repeated its “full support” for the Government of National Unity led by Prime Minister Saad Hariri. In conclusions adopted in the Council, EU foreign ministers called on all parties to further engage in dialogue in the spirit of consensus and to respect the rule of law. They also called for full implementation of the Doha Agreement and of the principles enshrined in the Lebanese Constitution and the Taif accord. The EU reaffirmed, too, its full support for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) as an independent court. Ministers expressed their “concern” at intimidation designed to hinder the work of the STL and called on all parties and actors, both in the country and in the region, not to interfere with the Tribunal's work. The Council was convinced that achieving international justice on the murder of Rafik Hariri and others, and preserving stability in Lebanon were “mutually reinforcing”. The EU remains determined to reinforce Lebanon's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, unity and stability, and commends the crucial role played by UNIFIL, “whose activities alongside the Lebanese army continue to be essential for peace in the region”. (H.B./transl.rt)