Qabbani Phones Sfeir, Says Christian-Muslim Equal Powersharing Not to Be Undermined Under Any Alibi
Grand Sunni Mufti of Lebanon Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Qabbani on Friday called for "putting aside the controversial political issues — especially in the current time, because those issues divide the Lebanese — and that would be in favor of the national consensus atmosphere after forming the government."
The Mufti phoned Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir congratulating him on returning safely from his visit to the Vatican. The two religious leaders stressed during the phone call upon "the common national stances that guarantee Lebanon”s unity."
Qabbani warned of "divisions" that are like "holes in the wall of national unity" and that block the path of the government "preventing it from achieving the citizen”s social and economical aspirations."
"The Taef Accord must be implemented in text and spirit upon the rule of consensus. The equal Muslim-Christian powersharing should not be undermined under any alibi," added Qabbani.
Qabbani condemned Tripoli”s latest security incidents and asked the security forces to fortify their efforts to preserve security all over Lebanon.