Caretaker Defense Minister Elias Bou Saab said that the statements made by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Lebanon came as a response to his own remarks made during a session on ways to enhance cooperation between Mediterranean countries in facing common challenges, within the framework of the World Youth Forum 2019, when he spoke about the issue of the Syrian refugees.
In a statement to LBCI, Bou Saab said that “Sisi’s comment about his fear of the situation worsening in Lebanon comes from his keenness on Lebanon’s safety and bases on the experience of his country.”
The minister pointed out that the demands of the protesters are rightful, calling for maintaining the peaceful aspect of the movements and abstaining from committing any violation that can affect the state’s authority. “Change will only happen in accordance with the Constitution,” he emphasized.