Berri confirms that he will call for dialogue
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has announced that he is “clinging to” his presidential dialogue initiative.
“It is the only one present on the table,” Berri told al-Manar television overnight.
“French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian endorsed and supported this initiative and it is the necessary gateway for addressing the presidential crisis,” Berri added.
“I will call for dialogue according to norms and I hope all forces and blocs will enjoy national responsibility,” the Speaker went on to say.
His remarks come a day after Le Drian wrapped up a four-day visit to Lebanon in which he reportedly proposed the election of a “third candidate” other than Suleiman Franjieh and Jihad Azour.
Source: Naharnet
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