LF Wants to Strengthen Christian-Druze Ties, Will Not Comment on Jumblat
MP George Adwan said Saturday that the Lebanese Forces has decided to decline comment on MP Walid Jumblat”s statements out of keenness to strengthen Christian-Druze relations following the reconciliation in the Mountain.
In an interview with LBC, Adwan said the government formation process "will not be dealt with in the same manner as it was before Jumblat”s announced positions." He called on President Michel Suleiman and premier-designate Saad Hariri to "take into consideration this new reality as they move toward a new government and new formulas that serve the people”s best interest."
Adwan suggested the formation of a government that is either "polarized or one of technocrats in light of the current developments."
The deputy said the LF was "committed to the Arab causes and considers Israel an enemy state." He cautioned that "any attempt to insinuate or link ministries to an Israeli aggression will be considered a cheap move against the Lebanese Forces."
He said the LF "was not carrying out any security-related or armament activities" and asked security services to "prevent any confusion over the matter."
On ties with Syria, Adwan said the LF wanted "solid" Lebanese-Syrian bilateral relations.