MOSCOW, December 15 (Itar-Tass) -- Lebanon has always sought a good relationship with Syria, Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora said upon arrival in Moscow on a visit.

“Syria contributed to the withdrawal of the Israeli force of occupation from Lebanese territories. We are grateful for that assistance. I believe that the principles of cooperation should be mutually beneficial ones. Relations between Lebanon and Syria do have a future. We are still to discuss many issues, and both countries will only benefit from this. I believe that Russia can exert certain efforts in this situation,” Siniora said. “Syria and Lebanon are two brotherly countries. Nobody will set Lebanon against Syria and nobody will govern Lebanon from Syria.”