Murr Quits Aoun, Supports Berri”s Arab Tour

MP Michel Murr officially announced on Monday that he broke away from the Change and Reform Parliamentary bloc to “maintain my independence.”

 

“I am neither with the opposition, nor with the majority,” Murr told reporters.

 

“I”ve been independent ever since I started my political career … I support any side that can promote a settlement,” Murr added.

 

He declared support for the separate Arab tours launched by Premier Fouad Saniora and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.

 

However, Murr said he has “high hopes” on the outcome of Berri”s Arab tour.

 

“Every body awaits the outcome of Speaker Berri”s Arab tour, especially his visits to Damascus and Riyadh. These are the two major capitals and Speaker Berri can play a major role during this tour,” Murr added.

 

“If (Berri”s) Arab tour was positive, and if Syria and Saudi Arabia dismantled major obstacles … that would reflect positively on dialogue,” Murr said.