Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea
stated on Friday that the election of a new president lies in the hands of
lawmakers, not regional powers, noting that the breakthrough in reaching an
agreement over Iran's nuclear program may positively affect Lebanon.
He said after holding talks with Maronite Patriarch Beshara
al-Rahi at Bkirki: “In principle, there is nothing stopping Free Patriotic
Movement leader MP Michel Aoun from becoming president, but we have to take
into consideration his political platform.”
He added: “The Lebanese should not believe that the nuclear
deal with Iran will reflect positively on us. Only the Lebanese can bring about
positive developments, particularly over the presidential elections.”
“The other camp has unfortunately maintained its political
positions,” continued the LF leader.
“I don't believe that the elections will be held anytime
soon,” Samir Geagea told reporters, while urging the political powers to change
their stances and head to the polls.
Aoun's Change and Reform and Hizbullah's Loyalty to the
Resistance blocs have been boycotting the presidential elections over a dispute
with the March 14 camp over a compromise candidate.
Addressing the LF dialogue with the FPM, Samir Geagea stated:
“Our talks are tackling various issues.”
“We have disagreed on certain affairs, but we are trying to
resolve them. We have however reached an agreement on others,” he revealed.
“We are working on the basis that a meeting with Aoun will
take place at some point,” he remarked.