Deputy PM Issue Does Not Threaten Orthodox Rights
Former Minister Fouad Boutros said that the controversy surrounding the rights and powers of the deputy prime minister should not be overemphasized. In the current situation, he said, “we can fix this issue from different points of view and in a positive spirit, and we can reach a solution without undermining legal texts and principles.
After his meeting with Greek Orthodox Metropolite of Beirut Elias Audi on Friday, Boutros said that everyone should embrace “the spirit of forgiveness and good vision towards the current situation.”
“We are keener than anyone to preserve the rights of Orthodox confession,” he said, “however, we do not consider the issue, as it has been discussed, to truly threaten the rights of the confession. “
Boutros said that the true reason for not lowering the voting age to 18 was the added competition the move would create.