Definition: In this task, a passage will be given and the goal is to identify an event from the passage. An event is defined as a single word representing something that happened, is happening, or may happen. An event can be factual or hypothetical, positive or negative, certain or uncertain. While most events are based on verbs, an event can also be based on a noun (ex. storm, snow, rainfall) or a copula verb (is, was, been, etc.). The event must not be a pronoun or an adjective. For noun events with multiple words, use the last word in the phrase as event.
Input: Passage: During a phone talk with Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Seniora, the king said that all Lebanese people should unify their efforts and work to preserve unity of Lebanon in critical circumstances in order to face challenges. Seniora briefed the king on the latest developments in Lebanon and efforts to surmount the current political crisis, while appreciating Jordan's support.

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