Saniora: Arabs” Interest in Lebanon Reflects its Fundamental Role

Premier Fouad Saniora stressed on Wednesday the importance of electing a Lebanese president according to constitutional norms.

 

Talking to reporters after meeting his Jordanian counterpart Nader Dahabi in Amman, Saniora said “the Arab interest in the welfare of Lebanon proves that it is an essential part of the Arab world.”

 

Jordan”s King Abdullah II welcomed the Arab plan, a Royal Palace statement.

 

“The plan to solve the Lebanese crisis and to surmount the repercussions of the political vacuum is considered a step on the right track,” Abdullah added.

 

Saniora arrived in Amman earlier on Wednesday.

 

Lebanon”s feuding politicians, including Saniora and Speaker Nabih Berri, have welcomed the Arab plan, expressing hope the initiative would help end the country”s political crisis.

 

Picture: Jordan”s King Abdullah (R) welcomes Lebanon”s Prime Minister Fouad Siniora upon his arrival at the Royal Palace in Amman January 9, 2008.
REUTERS/Yousef Allan (JORDAN)