Franjieh 'won't continue nomination' if no positivity from Gulf states

Marada Movement chief Suleiman Franjieh “will not continue with his presidential nomination if he does not sense a positive stance from the Gulf states and the Arab nations regarding this nomination,” caretaker Information Minister Ziad Makari of the Marada Movement said.

“He does not intend to repeat the experience of ex-president Michel Aoun” with the Gulf countries, Makari told al-Hurra television.

“The relation of any candidate with Gulf countries and the Arab neighborhood is an essential condition for nomination and Franjieh and his camp have this firm believe,” Makari added.

Asked about the top three Christian parties’ decision to refrain from voting for Franjieh, Makari said: “Franjieh is capable of winning one third of Christian votes in the presidential election from independent Christian figures and others who perhaps belong to the FPM.”