Baabda: Following a meeting with President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, at Baabda Palace, MP Charbel Massad, on Thursday expressed confidence in the President's handling of the sensitive issue of arms exclusivity. 'I hoped this matter would be addressed with a unifying national spirit, away from sectarian and partisan alignments,' Massad said.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, in a statement issued after what he described as a cordial meeting, Massad praised President Aoun's role in managing critical national files. Discussions covered the issue of Hezbollah's weapons, with the MP stressing the need for a comprehensive, non-divisive solution rooted in national consensus.
Talks also touched on economic challenges, the protection of depositors' funds, and the need to curb rising school tuition fees. Additionally, Massad raised specific developmental needs for the Jezzine region, aimed at improving basic services and citizens' quality of life.
The lawmaker concluded by emphasizing that national interest must prevail above all else, advocating for dialogue and shared responsibility in public governance.