BEIRUT, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Lebanese government stated its support for Spanish unity Saturday as the issue of Catalonian independence escalated over the weekend.
"Following the political developments in Spain after the declaration of independence by the Catalan parliament, the foreign ministry affirms the support for the territorial integrity of the kingdom of Spain," said a statement from Lebanon's foreign ministry.
"This is in line with Lebanon's steadfast position in support of the unity of states as well as for political and legitimate constitutional institutions," it added.
The statement stressed that "Lebanon urges the return of political stability to a unified Spain to ensure the interest and unity of the friendly Spanish people."
Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri also contacted his Spanish counterpart, Ana Pastor Julian, to express his support for Spanish unity.
