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MP Kassem Hashem to LBCI: Speaker Berri to keep presidential election session open on Thursday

08-01-2025 | 07:00

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MP Kassem Hashem to LBCI: Speaker Berri to keep presidential election session open on Thursday

MP Kassem Hashem told LBCI that Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri does not intend to close the proceedings of Thursday's session to elect a new president.

With no clear consensus among political blocs, the session's outcome remains uncertain as key players continue to negotiate over candidates and strategies.

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