Report: Hariri Evades Challenge in Tripoli Municipal Elections, Plans to Meet Miqati
Al-Mustaqbal Movement chief MP Saad Hariri and former Prime Minister Najib Miqati are set to meet at a “neutral venue” to discuss the upcoming municipal elections in the northern city of Tripoli, al-Akhbar daily reported on Thursday.
The two men are to meet either at the Grand Serail in Tripoli or at the residence of PM Tammam Salam.
The daily noted that both officials have refused a suggestion to visit the other, which compelled mediators to suggest the house of Salam as a middle ground.
“Hariri plans to avoid an electoral battle in the upcoming municipal elections in Tripoli,” said the sources.
“He believes that if a confrontation occurs, it would be financially costly and would have massive political implications on the Mustaqbal Movement if it was to be defeated in the northern city.”
Elections in north Lebanon and Akkar are set for May 29.
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Source: Naharnet
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