Seoul, 1 December 2011 - Readout of Secretary-General''s phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister

The Secretary-General spoke by telephone today with H.E. Mr. Najib Mikati, the Prime Minister of Lebanon.

The Secretary-General told the Prime Minister he was very pleased the Lebanese Government had decided to transfer to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon the 49 percent of the 2011 budget for which the country is responsible.

The Secretary-General expressed his gratitude for the Prime Minister''s personal efforts in this regard.

The Secretary-General said the decision was a very positive step that would allow the Special Tribunal to continue its work to uncover the truth about the assassination of former Prime Minister Hariri and others.

He said he appreciated Prime Minister Mikati''s commitment to uphold Lebanon''s international obligations and was confident the Government would continue to respect those obligations and cooperate with the Special Tribunal.

Statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the Funding of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Susan E. Rice
U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations
U.S. Mission to the United Nations

New York, NY

December 1, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The United States welcomes the Government of Lebanon's decision to uphold the country's financial responsibility to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. The Special Tribunal is an important vehicle for advancing accountability within Lebanon's political culture. This decision illustrates Lebanon's commitment to its international obligations, and the United States remains committed to assisting the Government of Lebanon in its full implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1701 and 1757. The United States pledges to continue to support the Special Tribunal's work, including through participation in the Management Committee.

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Special Tribunal for Lebanon receives 2011 contribution from Lebanese state

Leidschendam, 1st December 2011 - The Special Tribunal for Lebanon thanks the Government of Lebanon for the full payment for 2011, which we received this morning. With this contribution of US$32,184,635, the representatives of the Lebanese people have demonstrated their commitment to work for the rule of law and long-term stability. We look forward to the continuing co-operation of Lebanon as we work towards completing our judicial mandate.
Source: STL Press Release

United States Welcomes the Funding of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Press Statement

Mark C. Toner
Deputy Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

November 30, 2011

The United States welcomes the announcement by Prime Minister Mikati that he has ordered the transfer of Lebanon's financial commitment to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. The Special Tribunal's work represents a chance for Lebanon to move beyond its long history of impunity for political violence. The Lebanese authorities' support for, and cooperation with, the work of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon is a critical international commitment.

 

FCO welcomes Lebanon's announcement to uphold its duties to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

30 November 2011

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati has announced that his government will honour its international commitments to pay its dues to the United Nations Special Tribunal.

Commenting on the announcement, a Foreign Office spokesperson said:

"We welcome Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati's announcement this morning that his government will honour its international commitments to pay its share of the United Nations Special Tribunal.

"The United Kingdom remains a strong supporter of the Special Tribunal and of a stable, independent and peaceful Lebanon."

Mikati: Government paid its portion of STL

NNA - 30/11/2011 Lebanese Premier announced Wednesday that the government has paid, early this morning, its portion of funding to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, the UN-backed court probing the assassination of Rafic Hariri.