[lbo-talk] China decides to boost peacekeepers in Lebanon to 1000, says premier

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Mon Sep 18 11:49:15 PDT 2006


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UPDATED: 16:25, September 18, 2006

China decides to boost peacekeepers in Lebanon to 1000, says premier http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200609/18/eng20060918_303870.html

The Chinese government has decided to increase its troop numbers in the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon to 1,000, Premier Wen Jiabao said Monday in Beijing.

Wen made the remarks at a meeting with press after holding official talks with visiting Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi.

He also said China would provide Lebanon with aid materials worth 40 million yuan (5.04 million U.S. dollars), of which 20 million yuan (2.51 million U.S. dollars) has already been sent to Lebanon.

"China is concerned with the situation in Lebanon, and hopes all sides will observe Resolution 1701 of the UN security council to facilitate the early settlement of the conflict," Wen said.

Prodi said he was happy to see Chinese troops in the UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. He hopes with China's participation, Lebanon would soon be assured of peace.

Source: Xinhua

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