Miqati Calls on Opposition to be ‘Constructive’
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Prime Minister Najib Miqati urged the opposition on Friday to become more “constructive” as governments change but the state remains the main foundation of the country.
“It’s unacceptable to attack the state in order to change any cabinet,” Miqati said at the annual meeting of INSEAD Alumni Association and Institute of Business Administration at Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut.
He noted that sharp differences in political stances don’t justify attempts by some politicians to “lead Lebanon into a crisis in order to achieve their objectives.”
Miqati pointed out that he has tried since he was tasked to form the government in 2011 to disassociate Lebanon from the developments in the region.
“Many have criticized this policy but they are adopting it under different labels,” he added.
Miqati said that Lebanon shouldn’t interfere in the affairs of other countries as others shouldn’t meddle in the Lebanese domestic affairs.
“We have to disassociate ourselves from the developments in the region especially in Syria to safeguard the nation,” he stressed.
Lebanon has recently witnessed a series of incidents in the northern city of Tripoli and along the Lebanese-Syrian border.
The March 14-led opposition has continuously called for the formation of a neutral cabinet, describing Miqati as unqualified to oversee the 2013 parliamentary elections.
08 June 2012, 15:18
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Mind your own business Mikatastrophic... Do your job with your majority and let the opposition play its role.
08 June 2012, 17:12
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lek just like dogs they will come to 'tawlit el 7iwar'. 7ej ba'a 7ake batata. As usual ba3ba3 bi ba3bi3 but he has no othjer choice than accepting because this is the best for all of us. Thank you!
chou hal opposition el mrette hayde, all what they want is M8 not to be recognized for their amazing achievements!
08 June 2012, 18:59
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Considering most people in Lebanon, particularly the current opposition, don't realize that Mikati is a class-act, well-educated, well-mannered, and very pragmatic. Partisanship aside, he's playing it smart but unfortunately he's trying to reconcile two opposing camps that are more concerned with defeating the other than actually gaining the state. Future and Kataeb proved they're for the best interests of the state by joining the dialogue, the LF, as they Saladi-lackeys that they've become, are more for themselves than they are for the salvation of the country. Bravo to Mikati for keeping stability.
08 June 2012, 20:30
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They will be constructive, hopefully in treating in kind those criminals that still roam around under the cover of resisting Israel: Wear black shirts, take long butchers knives and go down to the streets...You will a chance to topple the government, or start the fitna, with those who have been faster than you playing that game, and asking for dialogue now ! especially if you walk around in clemenceau street....!
08 June 2012, 22:18
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did the present PM asked that from M8 when they were blocking the country and the previous gvt to work? lol...
09 June 2012, 14:31
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you want the opposition to be more constructive, and the people of lebanon demand from their government to be open minded, non-egotistical, and committed to upholding their word to make some valuable contribution to the country.
