Saniora From Sidon: My Nomination is Not to Challenge Anyone
Prime Minister Fouad Saniora said that his nomination to parliament for one of two Sunni seats in Sidon is not a challenge or a provocation against anyone, adding that the decision to run did not come from overseas nor did the Hariris push for it.
"The decision to run was personal supported by my family and loved ones," Saniora said.
In a press conference on Friday, Saniora added that he is not afraid of any security incidents in Sidon saying: "Elections are a democratic process."
"I have no objection against meeting anyone in Sidon," Saniora said.
During his visit to the Dar al-Ifta”a in Sidon and met with Sheikh Mohammed Ossairan al-Jaafari, the prime minister stressed that he represents the political line of former premier Rafic Hariri.
Saniora is scheduled to go to Majdalionne to visit the Hariris, and would return to Beirut on Monday.