British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said in Beirut that he was satisfied with the stability in Lebanon, local Naharnet website reported Wednesday.
Miliband met in Beirut with Lebanese Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh, and majority leader Saad Hariri, during which Miliband praised the establishment of diplomatic relations between Syria and Lebanon.
He expressed contentment to be visiting Beirut after Lebanese President Michel Suleiman was elected, and said that his country is looking forward to pushing peace efforts in the Middle East.
During his two-day stay in Lebanon, Miliband will also meet with Suleiman, Prime Minister Fouad Seniora and other Lebanese officials.
A British embassy statement here said that the purpose of Miliband's visit is to develop stronger relations with the region based on mutual trust and shared interest.
Miliband, who met with Syrian president and officials in Damascus before coming to Lebanon, stressed Syria's important role in bringing stability to the Middle East.
Syrian has the opportunity to play a constructive role in many aspects of peace in the region, Miliband said in a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart Walid Muallem.