The Kataeb Party represented by the Head of the Foreign Affairs Department Marwan Abdallah participated in a conference held in Cyprus on the Syrian refugee crisis in the Mediterranean, upon the invitation of the German Konrad Adenauer Foundation.

Talks focused on the challenges posed by the Syrian refugee crisis to the countries concerned and the region, especially the recent developments that resulted from it in Lebanon and Cyprus.

During the conference, Abdallah explained the dangerous repercussions of the Syrian refugee's presence in Lebanon on multiple fronts, stressing the need to find a quick and sustainable solution for this matter in cooperation with the European Union and friendly countries.

Abdallah also presented the detailed plan developed by the Kataeb Party in this context, which distributes the responsibility for addressing the issue between the Lebanese government and the international community simultaneously.

Abdallah emphasized the necessity of sharing the burden of Syrian displacement among Lebanon, Arab countries, and European nations, to facilitate their return to their homeland. 

He urged the European Union to recognize the existence of safe areas in Syria where they can seek refuge.

Abdallah also had meetings with several German parliamentarians, including members of the Christian Democratic Party (CDU), a partner of the Kataeb Party.

They agreed to continue communication to develop a common vision as the European Union seeks to reach an agreement with Lebanon on this issue.

Participants in the conference also toured shelters housing illegal Syrian refugees in Cyprus, where  Abdallah stated that if the Hezbollah-controlled government at the time (the Mikati government of 2011-2013) had fulfilled its responsibilities at the time, the situation would not have escalated to its current situation.

The delegation also visited the UN headquarters in Cyprus, which separates the Turkish part from the Greek part, and explained the ongoing crisis between the two parts and potential solutions.