Hariri: How Would they Remove the Blood Spilled in Beirut?
Mustaqbal Movement leader Saad Hariri said the latest speech by Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah did not help calm down the situation, asking how would they remove effects of the blood that had been spilled?
Hariri, in an interview with BBC Arabic Service, said "The government and March 14 forces had enough courage to withdraw the two decisions (rejected by Hizbullah). However, the question is: How would they remove the blood that had been spilled in Beirut?"
He said nominating Fouad Saniora to form the new cabinet was meant to be "the beginning of reconciliation. Intentions towards this reconciliation would be obvious during efforts to form the cabinet."
"Contacts with the opposition reveal that they are ready to facilitate" the cabinet formation, Hariri said.
The Mustaqbal Movement leader said he was not in direct contact with Hizbullah.
"We have indirect contacts with Hizbullah, but we are in contact with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Eventually, this would lead to reconciliation," he added.
Asked whether Hizbullah”s military victory in Beirut would result in a political victory for the party, Hariri said: "This would not happen."
Hariri said that dialogue would be launched after the formation of the forthcoming cabinet, noting that the Arab league would be represented during the dialogue "during which intentions of all parties would become clear."