BEIRUT: The Special Tribunal for Lebanon confirmed Thursday that it has received Lebanon’s share of the court’s annual budget, an STL statement said, one day after Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced he had transferred the required amount.

“[The STL] thanks the Government of Lebanon for the full payment for 2011, which we received this morning. With this contribution of US$32,184,635,” the STL said.

“The representatives of the Lebanese people have demonstrated their commitment to work for the rule of law and long-term stability. We look forward to the continuing co-operation of Lebanon as we work towards completing our judicial mandate,” the statement added.

On Wednesday, Mikati announced he had transferred Lebanon’s share of the tribunal, after days of consultations to resolve the issue of the funding.

Under U.N. Security Council Resolution 1757, Lebanon is obligated to pay 49 percent of the court's annual budget, while the rest of the funds are secured from donor countries.

The STL has indicted four Hezbollah members in the 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in Beirut. Hezbollah has denied allegations, saying the suspects were "honorable" men of the resistance and will be tried in absentia.