The Druze sect on Tuesday declared that only President Michel Suleiman has the right to speak of Lebanon”s national interests.
The spiritual head of the Druze sect Sheikh Naim Hassan made the stand in a statement that also praised the stance adopted by Suleiman during the Doha meeting and Kuwait Summit.
Such a stand "reflects the national principles that mirror Lebanon”s determination on playing a role of entente in the Arab World," Sheikh Hassan said.
He welcomed the inter-Arab reconciliation achieved on the sidelines of the Kuwait summit, saying it had a positive impact on the Arab peoples.
"We look forward to a lasting cease-fire in Gaza," Hassan concluded.