Rahi from Paris: Formation of ‘Confidence’ Cabinet Calls for Cooperation with Fares

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Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi currently on an official three-day visit to Paris attended a dinner banquet on Tuesday evening at former Deputy Prime Minister Issam Fares's Paris residence, the National News Agency said on Wednesday.

The two men held a closed-door meeting where they discussed the general developments in Lebanon, and the prospects of the forthcoming stage after the formation of the new government, NNA said.

"This meeting has allowed us to exchange views on all issues. We look forward to a new phase in which we will be able to face the current challenges and find solutions to them. This requires the participation of the country's capable and dedicated leaders," Rahi said.

"If Lebanese officials wish to form a government that gains the Lebanese’ confidence and that of the international community, then they must cooperate with President Fares," Rahi added, highlighting the need for trust figures "whom Fares would find his natural place among."

Earlier, Rahi held talks with senior French officials, including French President Emmanuel Macron.

Discussions mainly focused on Lebanese-French relations, security and economic stability in Lebanon, the Syrian refugee crisis, and commitment to the reforms needed to support Lebanon internationally.

Comments 3
Thumb galaxy 30 May 2018, 15:04

He should take up a political position instead of being a religious figure.

Thumb Crispy 30 May 2018, 21:08

In Lebanon being a religious figure is a political position.

Thumb ashtah 30 May 2018, 21:48

Ridiculous!