MP Saad Hariri said Thursday tension between Hizbullah and Egypt was a "delicate matter" and reaffirmed Lebanon”s full respect for the Arab country”s sovereignty.
The strain in ties between the two sides must be "handled with caution and away from media meddling," Hariri said following talks with President Michel Suleiman in Baabda Palace.
Cairo last week announced it had arrested a Hizbullah cell on charges of plotting attacks in the country and has accused Iran of using the Shiite group to gain a foothold in Egypt.
Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah has confirmed that one of those arrested, a Lebanese named Sami Shihab, but stressed that his mission was solely to provide assistance to Palestinian militants in Gaza.
On the upcoming elections, he urged the political, military and security forces to "shoulder their responsibilities and do their utmost to maintain stability in the country."
He dismissed reports of division among the ranks of March 14 Forces insisting that "nothing will hinder the formation of the coalition”s ticket in Tripoli." Most lists will be announced next week, he added.
Hariri said electoral campaign will intensify in 15 to 20 days adding that "pictures of candidates will be displayed across the country."