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Suleiman Seeking to Revive National Dialogue Sessions

President Michel Suleiman is determined to revive the national dialogue at the end of March, local newspapers reported on Tuesday.

According to An Nahar newspaper, Suleiman will call the political arch foes for a national dialogue session after he returns from Kuwait, which will be hosting the Arab summit on March 24 and 25.

The daily said that the president will base his decision over the ongoing political consensus in the country.

Al-Joumhouria newspaper reported that the all-party talks will address the defense strategy.

The newspaper pointed out that all parties are expected to participate in the dialogue session.

The last dialogue session was held on September 20.

In August, Speaker Nabih Berri suggested holding a five-day dialogue retreat to discuss pending issues in the country.


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