BEIRUT (The Daily Star) -- Lebanese President Michel Sleiman voiced concern on Friday about a U.S. decision to tighten security measures for airline passengers traveling from Lebanon and 13 other countries.

The president made the remarks during talks with visiting U.S. congressman Alcee Hastings, a Democrat and co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, a statement from the president’s office said.
Sleiman told Hastings “of his concerns over the security measures announced by the United States.”
“Lebanon enjoys a climate of stability and has shown that it is capable of combating terrorism,” the statement added.
Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington has been tasked to monitor the situation.
Sleiman also stressed the need to find a just solution for the Palestinian refugee issue, so as to guarantee their right of return while underscoring the need to force Israel to implement Resolution 1701 and withdraw from all occupied Lebanese territory.