Parliament Discussions Focus on Implementing Doha Agreement
Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday stressed the need to abide by the Doha Agreement, especially with regard to not blocking government decisions or boycotting its sessions.
"I want to reiterate the commitment of all the parties that participated in Doha not to block (cabinet decisions) or to withdraw from it," Berri said during a parliamentary session.
Premier Fouad Saniora also stressed that his government has been committed to three issues since the adoption of the Doha Agreement: Commitment not to hinder the work of the government, rejecting violence in all its forms, including rhetoric and third, ending all forms of provocation.
Tuesday”s parliamentary session was convened to question the Cabinet on a variety of issues.
Al Mustaqbal MP Mohammed Qabbani said that the Taef accord did not aim to limit presidential powers, but rather worked on providing group leadership.
MP Hassan Fadlallah criticized the Higher Relief Council, saying that some regions in Lebanon received aid while others did not.
MP Elias Atallah criticized government behavior regarding inter-Arab relations.
MP Azzam Dandashi pointed to lack of government coordination, saying what was achieved in northern Lebanon and in particular in Akkar was based on personal initiatives.
"The government did nothing," he said.
MP Ammar Houry attacked those who continue to oppose the government, asking: "What are you opposing? Yourselves in government?"
MP Samir Jisr accused the Syrians of standing behind the inflow of arms to Palestinians outside refugee camps in Lebanon. "We oppose this and Syrian military presence on our borders," Jisr said.
Speaker Berri adjourned the session to 10:30 am Wednesday.