BEIRUT - The presidential delegation left today for New York to attend the dialogue of religions on the margin of the Arab peace initiative.

More than 50 heads of state are to participate in the dialogue of religions and civilizations called by Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz and organized by the United Nations.

President Michel Suleiman will deliver a speech in Lebanon stressing on co-existence and adherence to the nation. Suleiman is accompanied by Information Minister Tarek Mitri, Foreign Minister Fawzi Salloukh, Minister of Administrative Development Ibrahim Shamseddin and Minister of State Wael Abu Faour.