Suleiman Welcomes Any Majority that Has Constitution”s Spirit
President Michel Suleiman said he welcomes any majority that would be formed after the parliamentary elections, stressing such a majority should include all sects.
"Such a majority can rule if it includes representatives from all factions, meaning it could resemble the constitution”s spirit," Suleiman told pan-Arab daily al-Hayat in an interview published Saturday.
He reminded that in the past few years Lebanon was similar to a two-party state. "This is something difficult in a country that has 17 or 18 sects."
Suleiman expected that the June 7 elections would lead to close results between the March 8 and 14 forces.
The president also reiterated that the presence of independent MPs is "healthier for political and democratic life."
As for ties with Syria, Suleiman described his relations with Syrian President Bashar Assad as "excellent," stressing that there was "mutual respect" between the two leaders.
Syrian authorities "are ready to reconsider singed agreements between the two countries if the Lebanese side and its constitutional authorities consider that they (the treaties) include articles that are against their interests," the president told al-Hayat from Baabda palace.
He lauded the decision to establish diplomatic ties with Syria and to exchange ambassadors between the two countries, saying "what looks impossible at times could become possible at another time."
About the crisis between Egypt and Hizbullah and reports that Lebanese official institutions were aware of forging the passport of the alleged Hizbullah cell leader, Suleiman said: "Until now these are only media reports. Our policy in this subject is calm in order to find a solution."
"This issue shouldn”t be talked about much. The state is performing its duties and the president is dealing with the issue in order to find a just solution for everyone," Suleiman stressed.