Abu Jamra Contradicts a Stand Declared by Aoun
Deputy Premier Issam Abu Jamra said relations between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia have always been excellent, contradicting a declared stand by his leader Michel Aoun.
Abu Jamra, a member of Aoun”s Free Patriotic Movement, is to accompany President Michel Suleiman in a visit to Saudi Arabia.
Abu Jamra, in an interview with the Saudi newspaper Okaz, said relations between Beirut and Riyadh would "always remain excellent."
"Entente," according to Abu Jamra, has always overwhelmed relations between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.
His remarks sharply contradicted a stand declared by Aoun on Saturday in which he attacked alleged Saudi dominance over Lebanon.