Former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party and former MP Walid Jumblatt expressed his “optimism” regarding the presidential election session scheduled for January 9.
“I believe that President Berri is as determined as we are that by January 9, white smoke will emerge,” Jumblatt stated after meeting with House Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh Monday evening.
He underlined the transformative events in the region, describing them as "seismic," and remarked, “Much has changed in a week — Syria has changed in just a week. Therefore, electing a president is a necessity, fortifying the country is a necessity, liberating the south is a necessity, and rebuilding the south is a necessity.”
The meeting with Berri followed Jumblatt’s recent visit to Paris, where he held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Accompanied by MP Taymour Jumblatt, the current leader of the Progressive Socialist Party and head of the Democratic Gathering bloc, Jumblatt informed Berri about the details of his meeting with Macron. He noted that their discussions covered “general developments, the importance of consolidating the ceasefire, condemning daily Israeli aggression, and addressing ongoing violations, including drone incursions and other activities.”
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