Hariri From Paris: Everyone in Lebanon Understands Regional Dangers
Head of Future (al-Mustaqbal) parliamentary bloc MP Saad Hariri expressed his fear against any developments in the region, particularly on Lebanon”s southern borders. However, he affirmed that political parties in Lebanon are all aware current regional dangers and that no one will take a unilateral decision.
Following his meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday in Paris, Hariri said France would exert every effort to achieve a cease-fire n Gaza.
He pointed that Sarkozy will be visiting the region in an effort to end the ongoing violence in Gaza. Hariri, reminded reporters at the Elysee Palace of France”s pivotal role in fostering stability in Lebanon, in renewing bilateral relations with Syria.
Hariri added that France could play a role in the U.N Security Council in ending the Israeli aggression.
The parliamentary bloc leader pointed that the Arab League is also exerting strong efforts via the U.N. Security Council to secure a binding resolution that ends the Israeli war on Gaza. He also directed attention to Egypt”s role in working with all regional parties in seeking a solution to the crisis.
Hariri said that he discussed the issue of the International Tribunal that would try the assassins of ex-premier Rafik Hariri adding that the French president has again reiterated his position in fully supporting the tribunal.