KSA strongly opposes Franjieh's bid as Azour's chances surge
As Suleiman Franjieh prepares to hold a press conference to announce his presidential platform and his vision for the controversial files in the country, a “credible figure” told the Nidaa al-Watan daily that Riyad is categorically opposed to Franjieh’s nomination.
“The decisive Saudi rejection closes the door firmly in the face of any possibility for his election as president,” the source added.
“The various Lebanese parties that were standing in a gray zone regrading Franjieh’s nomination have sensed this firm Saudi stance and in light of it started rearranging the list of potential candidates,” the source said.
The chances of International Monetary Fund official and ex-minister Jihad Azour have meanwhile surged anew, seeing as “he has characteristics that make him capable more than others to create domestic and foreign intersections supportive of his election,” the source added.
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