Aoun: Govt Has Contributed to Stability...Lebanon Must Stage Timely Polls

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President Michel Aoun affirmed that Lebanon's government has enclosed all the political components in the country and contributed to the establishment of stability despite some differences “that enrich democratic life,” as he stressed the need to hold parliamentary elections on time.

In a speech addressing the diplomatic cord accredited in Lebanon, Aoun stressed that “the elections will be held on time,” pointing out that the proportional representation system will “provide more political stability because it will pave way for just representation.”

Aoun was referring to the proportional representation electoral system agreed in 2017 that replaced the winner-takes-all majoritarian system. Parliamentary elections are scheduled on May 6, 2018.

Turning to the social and economic situation, Aoun said: “Today we put the train on the right track. The government approved the budget after many years of absence, as well as the tax reform law. Efforts will focus this year on the economic planning and implementation."

As for administrative appointments, Aoun emphasized that appointments made in various state institutions, whether judicial, administrative or security, “gave it a vital and different approach. The results were clear and felt by the Lebanese as well as the whole world.”

The President also stressed the need to address the crisis of refugees, he said: “It has become more than urgent in Lebanon because it presses on economic, social and security aspects. Even the Pope has called on state rulers that receive refugees to respect the borders set by the public interest.”

On U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Aoun said: “The decision only widens the gap and pushes the peace process away.”

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Comments 2
Thumb ___flamethrower___ 16 January 2018, 14:34

Best stabilizing president, ever!

Thumb galaxy 16 January 2018, 16:52

despite some differences “that enrich democratic life,”

lol

so when your handler nassrallah decided to go to war in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, etc. did he practice those differences that 'enrich democratic life' by seeking other parties' approval?