Khazen Says Sfeir Lauded Suleiman's Consensual Role, Called for Inter-Lebanese Deal

Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir has reportedly lauded President Michel Suleiman's latest stances and urged the Lebanese to cooperate with regional efforts to solve their country's crisis.

Suleiman is playing his consensual role, head of the General Maronite Council former Minister Wadih al-Khazen quoted Sfeir as saying.

The patriarch also expressed optimism that Lebanese leaders would overcome the challenges if they seek to solve their problems without foreign help.

"It would not be enough to bet on the Syrian-Saudi initiative if we weren't cooperative in overstepping our personal and sectarian interests," Sfeir reportedly said.