Lebanese Premier Views Chechen Settlement As Russia's Internal Affair

The Chechen settlement is Russia's internal affair, Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri told journalists in Moscow on Friday. According to Hariri, he discussed the situation in Chechnya with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The political solution is the best one for any conflict, the Lebanese Premier said. Rafik Hariri expressed his high hopes for the ending of military actions in Afghanistan as soon as possible. The Arab and Muslim countries will dislike the air strikes on Afghanistan during the Holy month of Ramadan.