Sleiman deems Lebanon “model of coexistence and moderation”
“Lebanon is an Arab and international model of coexistence and moderation,” President Michel Sleiman said on Wednesday.
Sleiman has continued his efforts to speed up the formation of a national unity government, and has begun preparations for freedom of Lebanese detainees in Israeli prisons.
The president met with Tourism Minister Joe Sarkis on Thursday, who renewed his support for the president and expressed his desire for a successful and promising era.
Suleiman also met the Minister Jean Ogassapian, who said the recent “atmosphere of openness and communication” among Lebanese leaders at the presidential palace was more appropriate for the formation of a government.
US Charge d”Affaires to Lebanon Michele Sison also informed President Sleiman of her coming visit Washington, where she will testify before the US Congress Committee on Foreign Affairs in preparation for her appointment as Ambassador to Lebanon.