Lebanese president against foreign military intervention in Syria

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BEIRUT, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Michel Suleiman said Wednesday that he is against any foreign military intervention in Syria and warned against any Lebanese involvement in the Syrian crisis.

In a public speech, Suleiman expressed rejection against all scenarios that include a punitive military strike on the Syrian government for its alleged use of chemical weapons in the countryside of Damascus.

Meanwhile, Suleiman called for the Lebanese politicians to spare his country the pains of getting involved in the Syrian crisis. "Lebanon's land, space and people should not be dragged into the Syrian war by any sort of action or reaction."

He also said he would discuss regional developments with his French counterpart Francois Hollande in a few days.

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