Speaker Nabih Berri called for extreme caution toward the events taking place in the region, noting that there are some who seek to divide and dismantle the region’s states.
During Wednesday’s deputies gathering, Berri stressed that this project serves the interest of Israel.
On the local scene, the speaker reiterated his call for a legislative session to be held on Monday to discuss and pass the urgent draft laws related to the taxes and the pay scale and which are included in the session’s agenda after being referred by the cabinet.
He stressed that the parliament is keen on finalizing this issue with its legislative capacity.
On another note, Berri praised the stances launched by President Michel Aoun in New York and Paris, where he emphasized the importance of Lebanon’s interest above all else.