17/10/2008 (Agence Europe) - The establishment of diplomatic relations between Lebanon and Syria, which became effective on 15 October, with the signing of a statement by the foreign ministers of the two countries, has been welcomed by External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner. In a statement issued on 16 October, she welcomed this “historic step” towards normalising relations between the two countries, which, furthermore, “strengthens the sovereignty and independence of...