Report: Indirect Talks between FPM, LF Leaders under Bkirki's Auspices
An inter-Christian dialogue kicked off recently to bridge the gap between the rival parties, in particular, the Free Patriotic Movement and the Lebanese Forces.
Ad Diyar newspaper reported on Tuesday that Maronite General Council Chairman former Minister Wadih Khazen is carrying indirect contacts between FPM chief Michel Aoun and LF leader Samir Geagea to reach common grounds on controversial issues, especially the presidential elections.
The daily said that Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi is closely following up the talks, which could develop into bilateral meetings at Bkirki or talks between the four Maronite leaders, Aoun, Geagea, Kataeb Party chief Amin Gemayel, and Marada Movement chief Suleiman Franjieh.
The presidential post has been empty since May 25, when former president Michel Suleiman's term ended.
Regional divisions and political stalemate in the country's parliament have left lawmakers unable to agree on a successor.
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Source: Naharnet
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