FPM rejects approaches of 'confrontation and defiance candidates'
The Free Patriotic Movement on Wednesday stressed the "independence" of its decision in the presidential file, saying it rejects the approaches of both the "confrontation" and "defiance" camps, in reference to the camps that support rival candidates Michel Mouawad and Suleiman Franjieh.
“The Movement calls on parliamentary blocs to draw lessons from the foreign stances on the presidential issue and to return the juncture to its domestic aspect,” the FPM’s political council said in a statement after a periodic meeting.
“Accordingly, they should quickly agree on a reformist program whose implementation would be overseen by the new president in agreement with the government and parliament,” the statement added.
Moreover, the FPM underscored the need for “dialogue with everyone so that a reformist president enjoying popular and parliamentary Christian legitimacy can be elected,” whole noting that the new president certainly should enjoy “the broadest national acceptance from the parliamentary blocs.”
“The FPM emphasizes its responsiveness to a lot of initiatives that are aimed at agreeing on acceptable candidates who have the ability to succeed in a reformist plan,” it added.
Source: Naharnet
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