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Athens News Agency: News in English, 06-08-01
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[01] DM on sending peacekeeping force to Lebanon
[01] DM on sending peacekeeping force to Lebanon
Greece has not discussed or been formally asked to contribute troops to
a multinational peacekeeping force in Lebanon, National Defence
Minister Evangelos Meimarakis told reporters on Tuesday in response to
questions.
He pointed out that all discussion so far were on a theoretical level
and added, responding to another question, that if such a request is
made based on a UN Security Council decision then it will be a serious
matter. He underlined that the government has set specific parameters
such as a relevant UN Security Council decision, the consent of both
sides in the region and a ceasefire.
Responding to a comment by a member of the press that the soldiers will
be sent to the frontline, Meimarakis added that there is no frontline
during a ceasefire.
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