January 25 2007
Lebanon has appealed to foreign donors for further financial aid towards its reconstruction following last year's conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Prime Minister Fouad Siniora told a donors' summit in Paris that without outside economic help Lebanon could face an uncertain political future.
Donors including the US, France, the EU and Saudi Arabia have already pledged some $5bn (£2.5bn) in aid and loans.
In his opening comments, Mr Siniora thanked the participants from some 40 countries for their support.
Donors in aid boost for Lebanon
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