Phalange Party Rejects Duality of Arms, Authority in Ministerial Policy Statement
Phalange Party on Monday reiterated its objection on the sixth article of the ministerial Policy Statement "despite full support for the government and keenness on ministerial solidarity."
After its joint Political Bureau-Central Council monthly meeting under party leader Amin Gemayel, the party stressed that its stance on the ministerial Policy Statement is "clear and direct, it objects on the sixth article of the statement — Hizbullah”s arms article — because in principle it contradicts with all the goals and constants Phalange Party is working for. It also contradicts with all of what the Cedar Revolution called for in terms of national sovereignty."
"This article torpedoes the principle of arms exclusivity to the Lebanese State and its extending of sovereignty on all its territories. It also contradicts with international resolutions and the compliances of sovereignty, border demarcation, and the truce agreement (with Israel)," added the statement of Phalange Party.
The party stressed that it will not hesitate to take the proper stance on each issue separately inside the cabinet according to its beliefs, principles, and constants.
On the other hand, the party hailed the "reconciliations and dialogue meetings between leaders from all sides."