Report: Paris seeking to convince Sunnis, KSA of Franjieh nomination
Paris believes that Suleiman Franjieh’s election as president is “still possible,” a media report said on Monday.
“It is continuing its efforts in this regard, in the absence of any other candidate who enjoys Hezbollah’s support,” Annahar newspaper reported.
“That’s why it is working on convincing the Sunni component to endorse this choice, and on clenching a Saudi approval in order to provide an Arab cover,” the daily added.
Hezbollah and its allies are meanwhile saying that “in light of the Iranian-Saudi agreement, Saudi Arabia will not continue with its conditions regarding the presidency, which are currently still impeding Franjieh’s election,” Annahar said.
“It will respond to this approach as part of a comprehensive settlement,” the daily added.
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France has been strategically engaging in actions that have had detrimental consequences for Lebanon, dating back to the First World War, and have been characterized by unethical, manipulative, and self-serving practices.
This pattern of behavior extends beyond Lebanon, as France has also been involved in Africa with similar underhanded tactics. As a result, African nations, disillusioned with France's actions, have started looking towards Russia for support. I believe that our deliverance from this situation will come from the BRICS.
