Report: Paris seeking to convince Sunnis, KSA of Franjieh nomination
Paris believes that Suleiman Franjieh’s election as president is “still possible,” a media report said on Monday.
“It is continuing its efforts in this regard, in the absence of any other candidate who enjoys Hezbollah’s support,” Annahar newspaper reported.
“That’s why it is working on convincing the Sunni component to endorse this choice, and on clenching a Saudi approval in order to provide an Arab cover,” the daily added.
Hezbollah and its allies are meanwhile saying that “in light of the Iranian-Saudi agreement, Saudi Arabia will not continue with its conditions regarding the presidency, which are currently still impeding Franjieh’s election,” Annahar said.
“It will respond to this approach as part of a comprehensive settlement,” the daily added.
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