Suleiman Mulling New National Dialogue Standards
President Michel Suleiman will reportedly invite political leaders to the national dialogue table based on "new standards" after the cabinet gets parliament”s vote of confidence.
Sources told An Nahar daily that Suleiman began seriously thinking about the names of political leaders and representatives who would meet at Baabda palace.
The sources warned that the expansion of the all-party talks” authorities could clash with the government”s constitutional powers.
Al-Liwaa newspaper, in its turn, quoted informed sources as saying the national dialogue will not be held for the time being because its agenda requires consensus.
The sources said the agenda will not only include the defense strategy. The leaders will discuss in addition to Hizbullah”s arms, Suleiman”s suggestion to amend the presidency”s authorities and economic reforms.