Change and Reform bloc stressed that the leaked remarks of Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil has been rectified without a request from anyone to express regret, noting that this matter is related to the ethics and morals of the Free Patriotic Movement, adding that the FPM responds to the request of President Michel Aoun for forgiveness toward that attack that targeted the party’s offices in Mirna Chalouhy on Monday evening.
Commenting on asking Minister Bassil to apologize, MP Ibrahim Kanaan said on behalf of the bloc that the statement is clear, Bassil’s personal initiative to be regretful and our forgiveness after the statement issued by President Aoun mean that the case is closed.”
The bloc stressed that the dignities are equal for all the Lebanese people, urging the people not to be afraid, “as they are keen on maintaining stability and continuing their work in order to build a state.”
The statement also praised the Lebanese army and the security forces for their efforts and the FPM supporters for their resilience.
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