Suleiman Discusses ‘Arms-Free City’ with Beirut MPs
President Michel Suleiman discussed on Wednesday with lawmakers representing Beirut their project to establish an arms-free capital, according to the National News Agency.
They tackled the security situation in Beirut and the MPs’ project to remove “illegal arms” from the capital in order to fortify civil peace.
The delegation included MPs Tamam Salam, Atef Majdalani, Nadim Gemayel, Michel Pharaon, and Mohammed Qabbani.
On Monday, lawmakers representing Beirut criticized the security situation in Lebanon.
The MPs have decided to form delegations to meet with the president, Prime Minister Najib Miqati, and Speaker Nabih Berri to “ensure the establishment of an arms-free Beirut.”
Suleiman also held a meeting with Berri at the Baabda Palace.
They discussed the current developments locally and regionally, and a number of projects and law drafts that were referred to parliament.
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