Death of Lebanese Minister Basil Fleihan

Death of Lebanese Parliamentarian and Former Minister Basil Fleihan

The United States notes with sadness the death today of Lebanese Parliamentarian and former Minister Basil Fleihan, who was injured in the February 14 terrorist attack that killed former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and others. The United States offers its condolences to Minister Fleihan's family and friends and to the people of Lebanon.

Minister Fleihan was committed to moving Lebanon toward full freedom and democracy, and he worked tirelessly to promote an active civil society. His death makes us more determined than ever to help the Lebanese people run their own affairs. Free and fair democratic elections on time would help honor his memory.

SOURCE: state.gov 2005/429 Released on April 18, 2005 Press Statement Richard Boucher, Spokesman Washington, DC