Al-Rahi from Akkar: Lebanon’s Salvation Linked to National Dialogue
Maronite Patriach Beshara al-Rahi stressed on Tuesday the importance of the national dialogue, saying that officials who do not attend the all-party talks will be on the losing end in Lebanon.
He said: “The national dialogue tackles national causes and Lebanon’s salvation is linked to the talks.”
He made his remarks from the town of Sheikh Mohammed during his ongoing visit to the northern region of Akkar.
“I hope all sides would abandon their personal interests and return to the dialogue,” continued the patriarch.
“Lebanon cannot tolerate division and hostility. This is part of our culture and we must maintain it,” stressed al-Rahi.
The March 14 camp had boycotted the national dialogue over its failure to address Hizbullah’s possession of arms, as well as Palestinian possession of weapons inside and outside refugee camps.
President Michel Suleiman is holding consultations with members from the camp in order to persuade it to resume the talks.
The next round of dialogue is set for Thursday.
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