March 14 Coalition Meets at Center House, Tackles Ongoing Crises

The March 14 alliance discussed the latest political developments in Lebanon, the ongoing presidential vacuum and parliamentary polls.

The meeting that was held at the Center House and chaired by head of al-Mustaqbal parliamentary bloc Fouad Saniora tackled the recent meeting between ex-Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi in Rome.

The gatherers stressed the importance of unifying their stance amid the delicate stage the country is passing through.

On Monday night Hariri met with al-Rahi and agreed on the importance of electing a “consensual” president. The head of al-Mustaqbal movement reiterated his rejection of holding parliamentary polls before the presidential vote.

The country plunged into a political vacuum as President Michel Suleiman's term ended on May 25.

The rival political forces have so far failed to elect a successor despite having held more than a dozen electoral sessions.

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