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The President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, asked to “declare Lebanon a civil state”, committing to “call for a dialogue that includes spiritual authorities and political leaders to arrive at a formula acceptable to all, translated with the appropriate constitutional amendments. “, And reiterated the belief that” only a civil state is capable of protecting and preserving pluralism and making it unity. Real “.
In a speech on the eve of the anniversary of the declaration of the state of Greater Lebanon, Aoun pointed out that “the sectarian system based on the rights of the sects and the distribution among them was valid for some time,” considering that “today it has become an obstacle to any development and any advancement of the country, an obstacle to any reform and fight against corruption. And as the birthplace of strife, incitement and division for all who wanted to hit the country, he emphasized, “There is a need to develop the system, amend it, change it.” Call it what you like, but the truth is that Lebanon needs a new concept in the management of its affairs that is based on the citizenship and civilization of the state.
He stressed that “Lebanon’s transformation from the prevailing sectarian system to the modern civil status, the state of citizenship and citizenship, signifies its salvation from the hateful legacies of sectarianism and its setbacks, and its salvation from reserves, red lines and quotas that restrict any constructive will and stop any step towards reform. ” He said: “Lebanon and the Lebanese deserve, after prolonged suffering, a state in which competition is the norm, and the law guaranteeing the rights of all equally, and the basic affiliation is with the country and not for the leaders of the sects ”, indicating that“ this state is a popular demand, and the voices of the young people in the squares demand it ”. He asked, “Are you complying with political will and seriously considering how to get there?”
And he believed that “this centenary, although it had known some periods of prosperity and economic, cultural and institutional rebirth, but as a whole it was full of tremors, crises and wars, in which our people did not know a real stability or tranquility except for brief periods similar to a truce between crisis and crisis “.
He said: “A year ago we announced the beginning of the centenary of Greater Lebanon, and it was decided that cultural and artistic activities would begin to inform about Lebanon, the Lebanon of civilization, the Lebanon of culture, the Lebanon of values, the Lebanon scattered in all corners of the earth, the Lebanon of diversity and a life, and also the Lebanon of struggle and suffering. Lebanon pain and hope. Sadly, this year has been marked by unprecedented crises and disasters, which have left no room for any glimmer of joy. However, there is hope, the hope of a real change that will allow our country to rise again. A hundred years have passed since the establishment of the Lebanese state, since the declaration of the state of Greater Lebanon. It is true that the Lebanese approaches to this historical fact are different and, at times, contradictory. However, it remains a testament to history and the fact that the declaration of the state of Greater Lebanon formed the nucleus for our country’s establishment of its current borders after it returned what was stripped from it, and assured it a valuable international recognition at that time. The Historical Trust also recounts that, with the launch of Greater Lebanon, the bases of the state began to be concentrated, with the help of the French authorities; All the administrative, financial, judicial and security institutions and organizations were established at that time, as was the Lebanese constitution.
He added: “Oh Lebanese, today we are on the brink of the second centenary of the life of our Lebanese state, and it is necessary to review a sincere and frank account, especially from the first centenary, although it had known some periods of prosperity and economic rebirth. , cultural and institutional, but as a whole it was full of tribulations and crises. And wars, in which our people did not know real stability or tranquility, except for brief periods, similar to a truce between crisis and crisis. So where is the flaw? Is it in us, in our system, in our environment or in our destiny? The peculiarity of Lebanese society is that it is pluralistic and diverse, and this is a real advantage if the administration is well managed, and our ancestors saw a formula for coexistence based on respect for others and respect for their right to freedom. political existence, which triumphed until a time until it was suffocated by the political ups and downs of the region that ignited our wars and the wars of others in our land. Even the Taif Agreement, which has become part of the new constitution, has strengths and weaknesses that appear in front of us on every issue. Today, Lebanon is in an unprecedented crisis, as decades of accumulations have exploded in politics, economics, money and life. Time to discuss a new formula or a new deal? The youth of Lebanon are calling for a change. Their voices echo everywhere calling for a change in the system, so should we listen to them? These young people are the Lebanon to come, and for their sake and for their future, I say yes, the time has come.
He pointed out that “pluralism is a source of human, cultural and value richness, and it is what made Lebanon a message and a land of encounter and dialogue, so can we allow it to become an engine of division and division?” . The sectarian system based on the rights of the sects and the quotas between them was in force for some time, but today it has become an obstacle to any development and any progress in the country, an obstacle to any reform and fight against corruption, and a generator of contention, incitement and division for all those who want to hit the country. Yes, there is a need to develop the system, modify it, change it. Call it what you like, but Lebanon certainly needs a new concept in managing its affairs that is based on citizenship and civic status. Lebanon’s transformation from the prevailing confessional system to the modern civil state, the state of citizenship and citizenship, means its salvation from the hateful legacies of sectarianism and its backlash, and its salvation from sanctuaries, red lines, and quotas that bind any constructive will and stop any step towards reform.
He noted that “Lebanon and the Lebanese deserve, after prolonged suffering, a state in which competition is the norm, and the law that guarantees the rights of all equally, and the basic affiliation is with the country and not with cult leaders. ” This state is a popular demand, the voices of the young people in the squares demand it, will the political wills converge in it and will they seriously consider a mechanism to achieve it?
He concluded: “It is our land, it is our home, and no matter how difficult the difficulties, we will remain here and continue together, and Lebanon will continue to be, from a centenary to a centenary, the homeland of all Lebanese, the eternal homeland of the rice. You lived and lived Lebanon! ”
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