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Hariri and Geagea Denounce Qaa Bombings, Reject Self-Security

Al-Mustaqbal Movement chief MP Saad Hariri met with Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea late on Wednesday where talks denounced the attacks that targeted the eastern town of al-Qaa and rejected the principle of “autonomous security”, Hariri's media office said on Thursday.

Hariri received Geagea, accompanied by LF media officer Melhem Riachi, over a Suhoor banquet in the Central House in the presence of Hariri's adviser Ghattas Khoury.

The gatherers denounced Monday's suicide attacks that targeted al-Qaa and stressed the necessity to stand strong behind the army and security forces in their fight against terrorism. They also rejected the principle of self-security and affirmed that the role of the town families must be limited to assist and support the army.

The controversial file of the presidential elections was tackled during the three-hour meeting and discussions stressed the necessity to end the vacuum and emphasized that the two sides are ready to go to the parliament and elect a president to secure quorum. They agreed to pave way for further discussions with political forces.

Hariri and Geagea affirmed backing for the electoral law that was submitted by both sides including the Progressive Socialist Party, but agreed to hold consultations with other parties in order to agree on a new law.

Mustaqbal and LF agreed to reactivate coordination in various issues including the student and syndicate elections.

Relations between the March 14 officials, Hariri and Geaega, have been shaken after Hariri endorsed March 8 figure Marada Movement chief Suleiman Franjieh for the presidential post.

The step drew the ire of Geagea who withdrew his own candidacy for the post and nominated Change and Reform bloc MP Michel Aoun.

Source: Naharnet


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