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BKIRKI: Former President Amine Gemayel
stressed the need to create an electoral law
that will fairly and equally represent all the
Lebanese factions, also insisting that to
overcome the challenges ahead, national unity
is crucial.
Commenting on the assassination of journalist
Samir Kassir, Gemayel warned against the
continuation of attacks on "those who fought
for the establishment of sovereignty and
independence in the country" and urged the
Lebanese to cooperate and promote unity in
order to defend the country's sovereignty and
overcome the challenges ahead.
Gemayel paid a visit to Maronite Patriarch
Nasrallah Butros Sfeir, with whom he discussed
latest developments, in particular the
parliamentary elections.
Following the meeting, Gemayel said: "The
creation of an electoral law that offers a
fair representation to all the Lebanese people
is a necessity."
Asked about his opinion on the outcome of the
elections in Beirut, Gemayel said: "It was a
symbolic battle and I wasn't surprised by the
results," adding that the 2000 electoral law
had led to such results.
Concerning the elections in the Metn, which
are set to take place June 12, the former
president talked about the formation of
"abnormal alliances."
He further said that he sought to reach an
agreement with all political forces in Metn.
Gemayel added that he would announce his
electoral list "in the next few hours."
By Maroun Khoury
Daily Star correspondent
Friday, June 03, 2005 |
