Following a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Beshara Boutros Rai at the patriarchal summer residence in Diman, former PM Mikati stated that the northern city of Tripoli is adherent to the concept of coexistence, calling on Lebanese factions to exert their efforts in order to prevent strife.
Mikati also noted that he discussed with Patriarch Rai the valuable role Lebanese Armed Forces are playing to maintain the country’s security and stability.