Suleiman Meets al-Rahi: Political Parties are Obligated to Agree on New Electoral Law
Written by Najib

 

President Michel Suleiman stressed on Sunday the need to hold the parliamentary elections on time, rejecting the possibility of extending the term of the current parliament. He said: “The political parties are obligated to agree on a new electoral law and they cannot escape from this duty.”

 

He made his remarks after a closed-door meeting with Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi ahead of Easter mass at Bkirki. The president reiterated the patriarch's statements over holding the elections on time, adding: “The new government will be tasked with holding the polls, limiting the repercussions of the Syrian crisis on Lebanon, and maintaining stability.” [Link]