Aoun Says Dialogue Succeeds when there Are No Prejudgments
Change and Reform bloc leader MP Michel Aoun stressed Wednesday that the success of national dialogue hinges on the importance of not attending it based on prejudgments.
“The resumption of dialogue and its success require the following conditions: Admitting that there is a crisis, being truly ready to resolve it and not coming to the dialogue with prejudgments,” Aoun told As Safir newspaper.
He said however that “these conditions are not yet available.”
Aoun stressed that he backs an initiative launched by Speaker Nabih Berri to resume the all-party talks under President Michel Suleiman for a period of at least five consecutive days and discuss an array of controversial issues.
His proposal lies in handling the form and policy statement of the future cabinet, reviving talks on a new electoral law, and supporting the military to deal with arms proliferated in several regions, in addition to addressing a national defense strategy, a reference to Hizbullah's controversial weapons.
Asked about the standstill in the formation of the new cabinet, Aoun said: “Let no one argue with us about it. There hasn't been any contact with us on this issue for a long time.”
“Some people are barricading themselves behind certain stances and descriptions and have become their captives,” he said.
Premier-designate Tammam Salam has failed to form his government over conditions and preconditions set by the rival March 8 and 14 alliances.
Each camp accuses the other of obstructing the cabinet formation process.
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