Post by Janjoon-Lebanese on Oct 15, 2006 15:19:01 GMT -5
Willing to Resume Dialogue
12-10-06
BY: NAHARNET
Key political parties have voiced willingness to resume a national dialogue to defuse mounting tensions between the Syrian-backed Hizbullah and the anti-Damascus March 14 Forces.
Speaker Nabih Berri hinted Wednesday there would be what he called a "feast's gift," signifying a breakthrough in the dispute between Hizbullah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and parliament's majority leader Saad Hariri, who heads the Future Movement.
Berri, who has been exerting immense attempts in an effort to tranquil internal political disputes, was hopeful that his recent trip to Saudi Arabia would put an end to the internal rivalry.
Information Minister Ghazi Aridi said following a meeting with Berri on Wednesday that the "diversity of the political speeches no longer serves democracy."
"It is starting to have dangerous impacts on all Lebanese," Aridi said. "However, it is the responsibility of all parties to undertake appropriate actions that would help lessen hostility."
Former President Amin Gemayel also said Wednesday that Lebanon can only be saved through a national dialogue.
A meeting held Wednesday by the follow-up committee of the March 14 Forces emphasized the need for renewed talks.
The committee said in a statement that it was "important to resume dialogue away from tensions and provocations."
The committee voiced support for Berri and Prime Minister Fouad Saniora and his government for their constructive efforts that have left a "positive impact" on the internal political crisis.
Hizbullah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem assured the Lebanese that the Shiite-Sunni issue "is a redline."
"There are political differences, not sectarian, between Hizbullah and the Future Movement," Qassem told Hizbullah's al-Manar television channel.
12-10-06
BY: NAHARNET
Key political parties have voiced willingness to resume a national dialogue to defuse mounting tensions between the Syrian-backed Hizbullah and the anti-Damascus March 14 Forces.
Speaker Nabih Berri hinted Wednesday there would be what he called a "feast's gift," signifying a breakthrough in the dispute between Hizbullah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and parliament's majority leader Saad Hariri, who heads the Future Movement.
Berri, who has been exerting immense attempts in an effort to tranquil internal political disputes, was hopeful that his recent trip to Saudi Arabia would put an end to the internal rivalry.
Information Minister Ghazi Aridi said following a meeting with Berri on Wednesday that the "diversity of the political speeches no longer serves democracy."
"It is starting to have dangerous impacts on all Lebanese," Aridi said. "However, it is the responsibility of all parties to undertake appropriate actions that would help lessen hostility."
Former President Amin Gemayel also said Wednesday that Lebanon can only be saved through a national dialogue.
A meeting held Wednesday by the follow-up committee of the March 14 Forces emphasized the need for renewed talks.
The committee said in a statement that it was "important to resume dialogue away from tensions and provocations."
The committee voiced support for Berri and Prime Minister Fouad Saniora and his government for their constructive efforts that have left a "positive impact" on the internal political crisis.
Hizbullah Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem assured the Lebanese that the Shiite-Sunni issue "is a redline."
"There are political differences, not sectarian, between Hizbullah and the Future Movement," Qassem told Hizbullah's al-Manar television channel.
