Lebanon premier: Cyprus can help us cope with refugee strain

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Lebanon's prime minister says Cyprus can help his country drum up support from other European Union member states for its economy that's coming under heavy strain from hosting around 1.5 million Syrian refugees.

Prime Minister Saad Hariri said after talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades on Saturday that Lebanon needs international support to prop up the economy and help with job growth.

He said Cyprus can "play an important role" in rallying assistance for Lebanon.