Suleiman Hails New Tunisian Constitution, Calls for Democratic Systems in Region
President Michel Suleiman participated on Friday in a ceremony in Tunisia to celebrate the adoption of the country's new constitution three years after the revolution and attended by the heads of state.
Suleiman voiced hope during a brief speech before the Tunisian national assembly that Tunis enjoys stability and prosperity after the adoption of the new constitution.
He considered that the transitional process in Tunis was specialized by the adoption of democratic standards.
Suleiman pointed out that the Lebanese experience indicates that the higher constitutional court, which was adopted in the new Tunisian constitution, shouldn't be politicized or paralyzed.
Suleiman expressed belief that the constitutions in the country's of the region should lessen extremism and become more democratic, in addition to taking into consideration the diversity and pluralism.
A symbolic ceremony at the national assembly, where the constitution was adopted on January 26, burnished Tunisia's positive image in contrast with other Arab Spring nations such as Libya and Egypt that remain plagued by instability and political turmoil.
The charter is widely regarded as being the most progressive in the region.
Media reports said earlier that Suleiman is expected to hold a meeting with French President Francois Hollande on the sidelines of the ceremony.
The two are expected to tackle a Saudi Arabia's grant to the Lebanese army.
The president revealed in late December that Saudi Arabia has decided to donate three billion dollars with the aim of purchasing French weapons for the Lebanese army as soon as possible.
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