Jumblat says he and Berri call for return to 1949 Armistice Agreement, with modifications

Druze leader Walid Jumblat stressed Tuesday "the necessity of finding appropriate means to solidify the ceasefire" with Israel.

After meeting with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, Jumblat added: "We support negotiations through one of the available means, based on a clear agenda, which is withdrawal and the return of the land."

"For me and Speaker Berri, the most we can offer as Lebanon is a return to the (1949) Armistice Agreement with some modifications; a new formula is necessary," Jumblat added.

He also emphasized the need for "the continued presence of UNIFIL forces," considering the decision to withdraw them "a mistake."