In a phone call with LBCI’s Nharkom Said, MP Aoun expressed his hope that the relation between MP Aoun and Geagea would develop for the benefit of the Lebanese people.
MP Aoun did not rule out the possibility of holding further meetings between the two officials, emphasizing that “a page from the past has been turned.”
On Tuesday (June 02) a meeting was held in Rabieh between Change and Reform Bloc leader MP Michel Aoun and Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea in the presence of MP Ibrahim Kanaan, and LF Media Official Melhem Riachi.
Following the meeting, MP Kanaan and Riachi recited the Declaration of Intent, stressing that the two parties are committed to dialogue and to the formula of coexistence and the constitution.
The two parties highlighted the necessity of electing a strong president who is embraced by his community, and also emphasized the importance of reinforcing state institutions.
Officials also said that both parties stressed the importance of supporting the Lebanese Army, pointing out that “it is the sole institution capable of preserving sovereignty and national security.”
Meanwhile, LF’s Geagea stated that the meeting should have been held 30 years ago, adding that both political parties have positive influence on Lebanese affairs.
For his part, MP Aoun described the meeting as a “gift for Christians”, stressing that the two parties are adamant on working together to implement the Declaration of Intent.