“National Commission for the Abolition of Political Sectarianism” has to be Formed
President Michel Suleiman addressed the Lebanese people on the eve of the 66th Independence Day of Lebanon by saying that the National Commission for the Abolition of Political Sectarianism has to be formed.
Suleiman called also for the formation of a committee that combats corruption in order to treat the national debt issue.
The president added that trust among the Lebanese has been fortified despite all the challenges.
"The Lebanese-Syrian relations are advancing on the right path after the accomplishment of the historical step represented in diplomatic relations," added Suleiman.
The president stressed that Lebanon, through its recent seat at U.N. Security Council, will be able to seek peaceful and just solutions to the pending issues in the region, topped by the Palestinian cause and the "right of return" for the Palestinian refugees.
Suleiman also tackled the Lebanese-Palestinian relations by saying that they have to be cleared of any obstacles and called for the implementation of the national dialogue table”s resolutions related to the issue of Palestinian arms outside the refugee camps.
"We have to start building the institutions according to a new vision," added the President.
As the president considered that the philosophy of the Lebanese entity is based upon consensus, he considered that the "state of institutions" is what safeguards independence and preserves freedoms.
However, Suleiman considered that there exist some gaps resulted by the functions of constitutional institutions. He called for the implementation of the Taef Accord in all of its articles.