US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday ’expressed concern’ that the Syrian crisis was "contributing to instability" in Lebanon.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday expressed concern that the Syrian crisis was "contributing to instability" in Lebanon.

"The United States is concerned that developments in Syria are contributing to instability in Lebanon," Clinton said in a statement.
"We encourage all parties to exercise restraint and demonstrate respect for Lebanon's security and stability," the chief US diplomat added.

Clinton also called on President Bashar Assad’s regime to implement a six-point peace plan brokered by Kofi Annan.
"We call on the Syrian regime to stop the violence against its own people and fully implement the Annan Plan," she said.

"The regime needs to institute a peaceful, democratic transition now. We remain committed to a unified, stable, sovereign, and independent Lebanon," Clinton added.