Election Sign of Unity Among Lebanese
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said Tuesday that the parliamentary elections is a sign of unity among the Lebanese.
Following his meeting with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and members of the Carter Institute for Democracy, Berri said:
"Remember that 36 hours prior to the elections I said that the polls are decisive on the international level but a sign of unity for the Lebanese."
"Notice that the elections took place despite everything, and I repeat again that the polls were a unifying factor according to all statements without exception," he said.
Carter praised the "wonderful" manner in which the Lebanese were capable of concluding a "peaceful and legal election with heavy participation. "
He expressed his hope that this process would lead to the formation of a "cohesive government working for Lebanon”s future and peace."
Carter hoped that peace would also extend to include the Palestinians and Israelis as this would end Palestinian suffering and guarantee their rights in Gaza and the West Bank.