BEIRUT, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The European Union ambassador to Lebanon Christina Lassen said here on Wednesday that EU is ready to help Lebanon organize its upcoming parliamentary elections.
"The EU is ready to provide support for the preparation and the organization of the elections, including by deploying an Election Observation Mission," Lassen said following her meeting with Lebanon's Minister of Interior Nohad Machnouk.
She said the EU and its member states encourage Lebanese political parties to reach agreement on a new electoral law.
"There is still time for the political leaders to come together and reach consensus on a new electoral law to govern the upcoming parliamentary elections," Lassen said.
The EU ambassador also stressed the importance of conducting parliamentary elections.
"Conducting parliamentary elections according to the constitution is an important step to ensure the normal functioning of the Lebanese democratic institutions, in the interest and for the benefit of the Lebanese people," she said.
"A democratically elected parliament is important for the international community supporting Lebanon in its strive for stabilization and economic development," Lassen noted.
