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Sources close to Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri told MTV on Tuesday that there is no objection to placing the issue of weapons on the agenda of the upcoming cabinet meeting, provided that the discussion remains within the framework of the constitutional oath and the ministerial policy statement, which all parties have endorsed. However, the ...
This is Beirut, 17:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Parliament is set to convene on Thursday, July 31, at 11 AM to examine a series of draft laws, including two high-priority bills on banking sector restructuring and judicial independence, both central to reform demands made by the international community. The agenda was finalized during a meeting of the Chamber’s bureau, chaired by ...
This is Beirut, 23/07 11:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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US Middle East envoy Tom Barrack called for continued dialogue and responsibility from Lebanon's leaders following a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rai on Wednesday. Barrack on Wednesday reaffirmed Washington’s call for the exclusive control of arms by the Lebanese state, emphasizing that this principle is rooted in law and must be ...
This is Beirut, 22/07 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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US envoy Tom Barrack expressed optimism about Lebanon’s future on Tuesday, urging the Lebanese people to “have hope” amid ongoing tensions. Following a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at Ain al-Tineh, Barrack described the talks as “excellent,” noting that both sides are working toward achieving long-term stability. “We ...
This is Beirut, 14/07 20:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Former head of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) Walid Joumblatt emphasized on Monday that preserving the Lebanese state remains a shared priority with international partners, particularly the United States. “Our concern is the same as the American concern, to preserve Greater Lebanon,” Joumblatt said following a meeting with Parliament ...
This is Beirut, 22/06 23:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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President Joseph Aoun on Sunday expressed his strong condemnation of the terrorist bombing that struck the St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church in the Dweila neighborhood of Damascus, offering his condolences to the Greek Orthodox Church and the families of the victims. In a statement following the attack, Aoun extended his wishes for a swift recovery ...
This is Beirut, 04/06 13:55 - Reading : less than a minute
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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated that he would not protect anyone involved in the case related to the illegal importation of medications into Lebanon, according to remarks reported on Wednesday by Al-Hadath TV. This statement comes as investigations continue into a large network smuggling counterfeit medications into the country through ...
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Despite ongoing controversy over the issue of illegal arms in Lebanon, the state remains committed to asserting exclusive control over all weaponry – driven by the dual imperatives of rebuilding national institutions and responding to increasing Western and Arab pressure. The arms file remains one of the most complex and sensitive on the ...
This is Beirut, 02/06 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday reiterated his firm support for the Arab Peace Initiative, emphasizing the refugees’ right of return and the need for a two-state solution, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. Speaking after a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Salam underlined that his remarks were ...
This is Beirut, 30/05 19:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized on Friday that any normalization of relations with Israel must be preceded by a just and comprehensive peace, following public backlash over comments he made in a CNN interview. During the interview, Salam was asked whether normalization could proceed without a clear path to Palestinian statehood. He ...
This is Beirut, 20/05 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri called for a second joint session of several key parliamentary committees on Thursday to continue deliberations on a set of legislative proposals, including three electoral bills and major public health reforms. The joint meeting will bring together members of the Finance and Budget, Administration and Justice, ...
This is Beirut, 08/05 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Ahead of an upcoming parliamentary session, set to be scheduled soon, Speaker Nabih Berri chaired a meeting of Parliament’s Bureau on Thursday to review an agenda packed with long-delayed expedited law proposals. Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab announced that Berri intends to call for a legislative session once lawmakers have had around five ...