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Aoun affirms his adherence to the French initiative … and Berri considers that being an author is the only way to save himself
French President Emmanuel Macron’s advisor for North Africa and the Middle East, Patrick Dorrell, urged Lebanese officials to “accelerate the formation of a competent government acceptable to all parties to undertake the necessary reforms and restore community confidence. international”.
Dorrell arrived in Beirut last night for talks with Lebanese officials dealing with the government’s formation record, which has run into further complications since last week. He met with President Michel Aoun, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, President of the Progressive Socialist Party, former MP Walid Jumblatt and head of a bloc. “Hezbollah” in Parliament, MP Muhammad Raad, at the headquarters of the bloc.
The French delegate carried a very clear message urging to accelerate the formation of the government in order to initiate reforms as a condition for entering aid programs from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the International Support Group and donor countries and funds. Accompanying sources said this message “was briefly confirmed by the delegate, underlining that the French, despite the challenges of the stage, give Lebanon a special issue” in light of the confirmation that the support conference is still under way. taking place at the end of this month, and therefore Macron’s visit to Lebanon “is still scheduled.” .
Dorrell began his talks in Beirut yesterday, with a meeting with President Aoun, who confirmed that he “adheres to the French initiative in the interest of Lebanon, and this matter will only be achieved through a reliable government capable of implementing the required reforms mentioned. in the document that was agreed between President Macron and the leaderships. Lebanese politics, and effective coordination with international partners that pledged to help Lebanon emerge from the difficult economic and financial conditions it is experiencing.
Aoun considered that “the financial forensic audit process in the accounts of the Banque du Liban, which is considered one of the foundations of these reforms, faces many obstacles, which we are determined to achieve. The extension has been made for three months at the latest. Álvarez company and to send insurance for that purpose. “
He noted that “the main concern today is the continued stability in the country amid regional storms and the unprecedented crises facing Lebanon, as well as the repercussions of the presence of displaced Syrians, economic difficulties and the spread of the Corona epidemic, in addition to the explosion that occurred in the port of Beirut “, noting that” the US sanctions The one that targeted Lebanese politicians complicated things. “
The Lebanese president considered that “all these situations require a broad national consensus to form a government that can achieve the tasks required of it in cooperation with the House of Representatives to pass the necessary reforms”, indicating “the importance of a broad national consultation in this delicate stage “. Aoun brought the French envoy a message of thanks to Macron “for supporting Lebanon in these difficult circumstances, and this is unprecedented because President Macron is a great friend of Lebanon.” He renewed “solidarity with the kind French people in condemning the terrorist and criminal attacks that took place recently, including the attack in Nice.” Dorrell had conveyed to Aoun Macron confirmation of his interest in the situation in Lebanon, highlighting “the strength of relations between the two countries.” He pointed out “the delicacy and seriousness of the economic crisis and the need to accelerate the formation of a government with competencies acceptable to all parties in order to initiate the necessary reforms and restore the confidence of the international community.” Dorrell noted that “France will continue to provide urgent aid in various areas, especially in the educational field,” and noted that “the international community’s fulfillment of its obligations to Lebanon is linked to the implementation of reforms.”
Later, Durrell met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who called the meeting “good.” Berri thanked the French president “who bears Lebanon’s concern”, highlighting “the stance towards the French initiative and the need to implement reforms, especially in the field of electricity and the fight against corruption”, considering that “the only entry and the way out for the salvation of Lebanon is the realization of the government of today before tomorrow, whose ministers will be specialists who will be rewarded. ” The confidence that Parliament eagerly awaits to cross Lebanon to safety in the face of huge waves, internally and externally.
In the evening, Jumblatt received the French envoy, accompanied by the French ambassador to Beirut, Anne Grio, in the presence of the head of the “Democratic Gathering”, MP Taymour Jumblatt, MP Wael Abu Faour and former Minister Ghazi Aridi. The various current events and news were presented. The French movement arises from the stuttering in the government formation file, which has been complicated by the hardening shown by the head of the Free Patriotic Movement, Gebran Bassil, after the imposition of US sanctions against it.
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