The Head of the EU delegation, said the regional bloc differentiates between Hezbollah’s military and political arms, adding that cooperation with Lebanon will remain even if the resistance party was part of the new government

The Head of the EU delegation, Angelina Eichhorst, said that the regional bloc differentiates between Hezbollah’s military and political arms, adding that cooperation with Lebanon will remain even if the resistance party was part of the new government.

“The EU differentiates between Hezbollah’s political and military wing,” Eichhorst told reporters following talks with caretaker Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour.
“It will also work with any cabinet that represents all parties and even if Hezbollah was part of it,” she stressed.

Eichhorst also said that EU backs efforts exerted by Premier-designate Tammam Salam to form a new cabinet and cooperates with the caretaker government.
“Lebanon is an important partner. We hope there would be stability in it,” she said.

“Ties with Lebanon will remain strong,” she said, adding “support for Lebanon will not stop” after the latest decision against Hezbollah.

Asked if there will be sanctions against Hezbollah officials, Eichhorst reiterated that the EU decision on Monday places only Hezbollah’s military wing on the terror list.