Reconciliation between Tor Sarkissian, Richard Kouyoumjian
A reconciliation gathering was held between Beirut 1 Armenian seat candidate MP Serge Tor Sarkissian and LF”s Richard Kouyoumjian, who withdrew on Thursday from the electoral race in favor of the legislator.
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea announced on Thursday he was withdrawing Kouyoumjian from the race in favor of Tor Sarkissian, who is a March 14 ally.
Saturday”s gathering was held at Hotel Alexandre in Ashrafiyeh based on the invitation of MP Michel Pharaon”s office.
Tor Sarkissian "stressed the importance of unity in order to achieve in the fateful electoral battle the result that we seek."
He said the March 14 coalition”s Armenian parties support the alliance”s all lists in Lebanon because the ultimate aim is victory.
In his turn, Kouyoumjian announced LF”s support for the Beirut 1 list.
"The battle is our battle," he said, adding that "the Armenians should return to their historical political line which is the project of the state, Lebanon”s freedom, sovereignty and independence."
As for Pharaon, he described Geagea”s decision to withdraw Kouyoumjian "a daring stance."