The President of Armenia Robert Kocharyan and Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan presented their condolences to the President of Lebanon Emil Lahoud on the murder of the country's ex-Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Armenian leaders were on friendly terms with the prominent Lebanese politician. Friendly relations strengthened especially during last year's visit of Hariri to Yerevan. Armenian authorities realize that the tragic death of the former Prime Minister may a negative impact on the status of the influential Armenian community of Lebanon.