5-nation group threatens 'measures' against presidential vote obstructors
The five-nation group on Lebanon has threatened “measures” against the Lebanese parties who are “blocking progress” in the stalled presidential election file, in a statement issued after a meeting in Doha.
"Today, representatives from Egypt, France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United States met to discuss the urgent need for Lebanon's leadership to expedite presidential elections and implement imperative economic reforms in order to fulfill their responsibilities to their citizens. Rescuing the economy and securing a more prosperous future for the Lebanese people rests on their actions," the five nations said in a joint statement.
"While our five countries underscored our commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and independence, we noted with concern that nearly nine months after the end of President Michel Aoun's term, Lebanon's political leaders have yet to elect a successor. It is crucial for Lebanese Members of Parliament to abide by their constitutional responsibility and proceed with the election of a president. We discussed concrete options with respect to implementing measures against those who are blocking progress on this front," they added.
Calling for a new president who “embodies integrity, unites the nation, puts the interests of the country first, prioritizes the well-being of its citizens, and forms a broad and inclusive coalition to implement essential economic reforms,” the five countries said they are “willing to work jointly with Lebanon to support the implementation of these reform measures, which are invaluable to the country's future prosperity, stability, and security."
They also underscored the “desperate need” for judicial reform and implementation of the rule of law, especially in regard to “the 2020 Port of Beirut explosion investigation."
"We emphasize the importance of the Lebanese government's implementation of the related U.N. Security Council Resolutions, as well as other relevant international agreements and resolutions, including those issued by the Arab League, and its commitment to the National Accord Agreement, which enables the preservation of national unity and civil justice in Lebanon," said the five nations.
"Egypt, France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United States remain steadfast in their support for Lebanon and look forward to continued coordination in the interest of its people," they concluded.
18 July 2023, 16:21
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Why Carlos Ghosn is best choice for next president:
1. Ghosn is an outsider, no allegiance to political mafia, goal focused, result oriented
2. Corporations in serious trouble need a new CEO with specific goals, strong vision and action plan.
3. Lebanon has human, education & entrepreneurial potential of becoming the region’s next Singapore.
4. Political risks by Hizbollah and its useful idiots have destroyed Lebanon’s capability for business, attract investment, long-term projects, and incubate innovation.
5. Ghosn has restructured failed corporations, created new coherent management team, streamlined operation, innovate and competed and won in most competitive industry.
6. He can set Lebanon on right track; rebuild trust with diaspora and the world, clean house, reform, impose neutrality & no arms outside army, restructure and streamline public agencies, decentralize & innovate (electrify transportation, tunnels, mini-silicon valleys, targeted high education)
18 July 2023, 16:21
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How Ghosn reputation can be restored:
1. Recent events pointed to many irregularities by Nissan/Japan which support Ghosn case.
2. Saudi/PIF can play a role by settling Ghosn case with Japan/France (& Ghosn drop suit) and appointing Ghosn to save LUCID from bankruptcy.
3. LUCID was once worth $80 billion, now less than $15 billion facing possible bankruptcy despite technical advantage over Tesla.
4. With Ghosn expertise and Saudi influence, LUCID can potentially become one of most valuable car companies saving Saudis tens of billions and becoming key part in 2030 vision to industrialize Neom
5. Ghosn after ending all legal issues can be Lebanon's next president after the inevitably long deadlock that will last a while!
18 July 2023, 17:40
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Why Hizbollah can support Ghosn for president:
1. Nation strength & security depend more on economic power than arms (Qatar/UAE)
2. Hizb policies bankrupted Lebanon & institutions. Now Banana republic with no respect or security
3. Destroying middle class & freedom used in Iran after Green revolution to control population. In Lebanon destroying middle class, banking & private education made Hizb top enemy attacking culture & traditions.
4. Shia are first victim of economic collapse as Christians & Sunnis have easier path to West & Gulf
5. Israel got its wall, Quarish and share in Qana. Care less if Hizb destroy Lebanon.
6. Fig leaf has fallen revealing rockets only useful to Iran but hindering Shia progress & future
7. No investment, sovereignty & recovery with Hizb arms. Protecting arms as in 2006 is lose-lose option while trading arms for economic recovery is a win-win option.
8. Ghosn as an outsider is Hizb best hope for trade off & path to Shia prosperity.
18 July 2023, 20:04
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Next President Critical Tasks:
1. RESTORE SOVEREIGNTY & TRUST WITH WORLD & DIASPORA
> No arms outside army (Hizbollah, Palestinians, others)
> Demarcate land and maritime borders with Syria/Israel
> End political mafia & political dinosaurs
> Dignified Syrian refugees return to Syria
2. REVIVE ECONOMY
> Close all illegal crossings
> Eliminate political risk, UN Charter Neutrality
> Recovery & reform plan: End corruption, Accountability, Streamline gov processes
> Restructure banking, unified currency, end EDL subsidy
> Restore high education & targeted fields (AI, Cyber security, Pharma, etc)
3. VISION & NEW PROJECTS
> Renewable energy (solar, wind, dams)
> Infrastructure (tunnels, monorail, fiber optic, GigaWifi)
> Modernize industry & agriculture (automation, robots, MiniSilicon Valleys,AI)
> Tourism (trails, cruise ports, new airports, attractions, archeology)
Without disarming Hizbollah & ending political mafia all is in vain.
