Ya Libnan Political News: Suleiman : Lebanon is a model of coexistence and moderation

Published: Thursday, 3 July, 2008 @ 11:09 PM in Beirut (GMT+2) Beirut- "Lebanon is an Arab and international model of coexistence and moderation," President Michel Suleiman said on Wednesday. Suleiman has continued his efforts to speed up the formation of a national unity government, and has begun preparations for welcoming the Lebanese prisoners who will be returning from Israel, as soon as the exchange agreement between Hezbollah and Israel is implemented. He assured Hezbollah aides yesterday that he wants to participate in welcoming the Lebanese prisoners. PM Siniora, MP saad Hariri and MP walid Jumblatt all expressed a strong desire to welcome the freed Lebanese prisoners. Siniora wants the day they return to be celebrated as a national holiday The president met with Tourism Minister Joe Sarkis on Thursday, who renewed... [read full story]