Daryan Highlights Importance of Dissociating Lebanon from Developments in Arab Countries
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan underlined the importance of keeping Lebanon at a distance from the developments in Arab countries, in particular the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the state-run National News Agency reported on Tuesday.
“Any interference in the affairs of Arab countries doesn't express the opinion of Dar al-Fatwa,” Daryan stressed during talks with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser al-Thani in Doha.
The Mufti expressed hope that the “Lebanese wouldn't have to pay the price of statements made by some sides,” considering that such remarks have a direct impact on the business of the Lebanese in the Gulf.
Daryan's statements come in light of the controversial remarks by Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah against Bahrain, which drew the ire of Gulf countries.
For his part the Qatari PM stressed that the Lebanese expatriates in Qatar are successful and will not be harmed or avenged because of statements made by others.
The two discussed the bilateral ties between Lebanon and Qatar and other spiritual affairs.
On January 9, Nasrallah alleged the presence of a “Zionist-like naturalization scheme” in Bahrain.
His statement was met by broad Arab dismay, with the GCC announcing the remarks contained “an incitement to violence and discord.”
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