U.S. Under Secretary of State to Visit Lebanon Coming from Russia

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will arrive in Beirut within 48 hours as part of a tour involving Britain, Russia and Lebanon, media reports said.

“She will hold talks with Lebanese officials in Beirut on Thursday and will be accompanied by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Ethan Goldrich,” al-Liwaa newspaper reported.

It quoted prominent diplomatic sources as saying that Nuland’s visit to Lebanon is “important during these circumstances, especially that it comes directly after her visit to Moscow.”