Report: Hariri-Geagea to Meet amid 'Strained' Ties
The “strained” relationship between the Lebanese Forces and al-Mustaqbal Movement which “suffered some flaws” recently, has “greatly recovered” in the past days, the Kuwaiti Asseyasah daily reported on Friday.
LF sources told the daily that “channels of communication have been opened between the two parties in order to settle things down and restore normal ties,” affirming strong relations between the two.
Ties were allegedly strained between the LF and Mustaqbal amid reports claiming that the “LF has played an inciting role against the Mustaqbal Movement leader Prime Minister Saad Hariri when its ministers paid a visit to the Kingdom.”
Reports have also alleged that a "mini" cabinet reshuffle will take place and that the changes will affect ministers of the LF and the Free Patriotic Movement.
“What happened was a passing summer cloud that will not affect the path of our relations. The differences can be overcome just like we did in the past,” stressed the LF source on condition of anonymity.
He concluded saying that a meeting between the LF chief Samir Geagea and Hariri will “shortly take place.”
Neither the Lebanese Forces nor al-Mustaqbal Movement have spoken about the alleged tense ties. LF sources have denied the claims.
Source: Naharnet
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