Franjieh says his candidacy not obstructing presidential vote
Marada Movement chief Suleiman Franjieh on Friday announced that his presidential nomination is “not obstructing the presidential juncture,” contrary to “what some are promoting.”
“We would support any settlement that would be in Lebanon’s interest, but every settlement needs two parties that would engage in dialogue to reach common denominators,” Franjieh added.
“The constitution was laid out in a wise manner and conformity to the National Pact requires that each sect be represented. Accordingly, a president elected with 65 votes in the presence of 86 MPs would be a legitimate president who conforms to the National Pact,” Franjieh went on to say.
“We have not yet nominated ourselves for the presidency, but our name is proposed and our intention toward our country is sound,” the Marada chief added.
“We have an economic, political and social vision that is built on realism and saying the truth no matter how painful,” Franjieh said.
Separately, the Marada chief said “protecting Christians begins through strengthening their belonging to the country, not through entangling them in partitioning schemes and scaring them of their partners in the country.”
Source: Naharnet
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