Meeting between "Democratic Gathering" and "Lebanese Forces"... Affirmation of Taif Reference

A meeting was held at the Parliament House between MPs from the "Democratic Gathering" and the "Lebanese Forces," dedicated to discussing relations between the Progressive Socialist Party and the "Lebanese Forces," and exchanging views on common issues and files witnessing divergence between the two sides.

Participating in the meeting on behalf of the "Democratic Gathering" were MPs Wael Abu Faour, Bilal Abdullah, and Raji Al-Saad, while on behalf of the "Lebanese Forces" were MPs Melhem Riachi, George Adess, and Nazih Matta.

The two sides affirmed, according to a statement by the "Democratic Gathering," "the importance of preserving reconciliation, maintaining civil peace, adhering to the Taif Agreement, and strengthening state authority over all its territories, as these are common issues that unite the two sides." The dialogue also addressed contentious issues, with both sides presenting their viewpoints on them.

During the meeting, MPs from the "Democratic Gathering" stressed that the Taif Agreement constitutes the reference for the internal relations of the Progressive Socialist Party and its positions related to external affairs, reminding that Taif stipulates Lebanon's unity and the armistice agreement.