By ITP
Lebanese president visits Australia
Michel Suleiman is on a five-day state visit to Australia

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard watches as President of Lebanon, Michel Sleiman signs the visitors book at Parliament House on April 16, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. Suleiman is on a five-day state visit to Australia. (Getty Images)

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard watches as President of Lebanon, Michel Sleiman signs the visitors book at Parliament House on April 16, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. Suleiman is on a five-day state visit to Australia. (Getty Images)

President of Lebanon, Michel Sleiman and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard pose for a photo in her office at Parliament House on April 16, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. Suleiman is on a five-day state visit to Australia. (Getty Images)

President of Lebanon Michel Sleiman is welcomed by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to Parliament House on April 16, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. Suleiman is on a five-day state visit to Australia. (Getty Images)

President of Lebanon Michel Sleiman is welcomed by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to Parliament House on April 16, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. Suleiman is on a five-day state visit to Australia. (Getty Images)