Kanaan Says FPM, LF Declaration of Intent Accomplished
Change and Reform bloc MP Ibrahim Kanaan revealed on Friday that the “declaration of intentions” between the Free Patriotic Movement and the Lebanese Forces has been completed.
“The implementation of the declaration began,” Kanaan said in comments to Voice of Lebanon radio (100.5).
The lawmaker, who is loyal to FPM chief MP Michel Aoun, stressed that “coordination between the two parties is ongoing on the legislative level.”
“Coordination is also tackling the presidential crisis away from media spotlight.”
Kanaan stressed that “we are waiting for the official announcement of the declaration, which won't be long and depends on the political and security circumstances.”
Media reports said that the declaration of the document will be crowned with a meeting between Aoun and LF leader Samir Geagea with the timing and venue of the talks to be decided later on.
Both Geagea and Aoun have announced their candidacies for the presidency. Their rivalry, in addition to other issues, has left Baabda Palace vacant since President Michel Suleiman's six-year tenure ended in May last year.
The dialogue between the two parties recently kicked off in an attempt to defuse tension and safeguard the country.
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