Lebanese Forces Party Chief Samir Geagea met in Maarab today with MP Neemat Frem in the presence of “Strong Republic” bloc member, MP Melhem Riachi.
Following the one-hour meeting, Frem indicated that the cordial visit was a chance to touch on prevailing issues at the moment, most importantly the presidential elections, “in light of the changes witnessed in the region that urge us to expedite the election of a new president for the republic and reach an integrated package through which we can cross into a new era in Lebanon.”
Frem also discussed with Geagea “the need to search for common grounds that bring together all the Lebanese from all walks of life, that would be sufficient to accomplish this presidential entitlement,” stressing that “improving the citizen’s standard of living and securing social protection is one of the overarching priorities.”
Frem further emphasized that “the responsibility rests on our shoulders to find common meeting grounds,” hoping “to begin with the outset of this new year the stage of searching for such common space.”
He added, “In the coming weeks, this space will appear, with the hope that we will all, without exception, elect a new president with an integrated package, whose first and foremost goal would be to preserve the Lebanese people and their future, and to rebuild the state of institutions that constitute the joint and successful project among all the components of this country.”
Responding to a question whether he had a new proposal related to the presidential dossier, Frem said: “It cannot be considered a proposal, but it is a working method and a road map that can lead us in the coming weeks to a comprehensive offer that can secure a majority in Parliament.”
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon