Jumblat Not Convinced of Anything, His Only Concern is Protecting the Druze
Marada Movement leader Suleiman Franjieh believed that Progressive Socialist Party chief Walid Jumblat is "not convinced of anything, but safeguarding the Druze community and this is his right."
"His (Jumblat”s) mind is focused in this direction only," Franjieh said in an interview with LBC”s Kalam el-Nass talk show late Thursday.
Franjieh deemed that Jumblat”s strength stems from the people”s support for him.
He pointed that the global atmosphere has now changed.
"There is a Syrian and Iranian reality in the region and the United State has changed its policy toward them," Franjieh noted.
"There is also recognition that the Syrian regime is there to stay and will not change. Jumblat has seen this fact and he is more daring than others to decide to return to his previous positions," he added.
Franjieh believed his relationship with Free Patriotic Movement Leader MP Michel Aoun is "inevitable destiny."
He reiterated his demand for veto power and pointed that his share in Cabinet and that of Aoun should be three Maronite ministers.
Franjieh said he supports having a "strong" President for the Republic, adding that he welcomes suggestions for amending the Constitution.