"Lebanon is a small but very important state…" Austrian Chancellor Metternich said in 19th century. Lebanon being small in size is the hub of interests of the world powers. It can be explained by the strategic location of the state, which is multiconfessional and multinational, its neighborhood with Israel and by a number of other reasons," Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon, Vahan Ter-Ghevondian said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.

"Strong interest towards Lebanon is whipped by the forthcoming presidential elections perceived as opposition of west-oriented politicians and nationalists. Both sides are presented by political figures who understand that the resolution of the issue should not be sought beyond the borders of the country. Presidential election is a domestic affair. We are hopeful that the peaceful approach will dominate and Armenia's friendly state will overcome the crisis in accord with the Constitution and territorial integrity," the diplomat said.

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