PM Mikati: It is unacceptable to have some limit other partners in the country within their self or party

Prime Minister Najib Mikati Thursday said what happened on the governmental level was not a break out of responsibilities but, on the contrary, a protection of constitutional institutions that ought to be above political quarrels.

"We are resolved to carry out our path no matter how hard storms may get, so far we have succeeded to steer the Lebanese ship away from waves," he remarked.

The Lebanese Premier also said that stability Lebanon witnesses is not solely within security but it is political, economic, and social noting that responsibility relies not on those who are in power but on those who are outside it also.

In his word delivered on the occasion of concluding the first phase of Beirut port rehabilitation, PM Mikati said national unity is the sole guarantee for keeping Lebanon safe and stable.

"It is unacceptable to have some limit other partners in the country within their self or party or even allies," he noted deeming governance to be of everyone's responsibility.

PM Mikati said all officials are bound to respect institutions as they are concerned in public order.

Extolling the growth of movement in Beirut port, the Premier stated that the plan to develop naval transportation is mainly based on the development of all Lebanese ports.

PM Mikati heaped praise on Minister Ghazi Aridi's concern and follow up to such works as he expressed appreciation for the Beirut port investment committee members and chief.
PM Mikati winds-up his official visit to France

Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, ended his official visit to France Saturday evening. In an encounter with members of the Lebanese expatriate community residing in the French Capital, Paris, Mikati said, "What is needed at this stage to overcome the current passing crisis is for all to be convinced that the cabinet is a place of productivity and work, and not one for political contest and electoral polemic." He added that solutions ought to come via respecting and implementing the Lebanese Constitution, activating state institutions and demonstrating a sense of responsibility and meticulousness at this stage.

Furthermore, PM Mikati highlighted the need for confronting and solving all pending problems and dispute dossiers, which can no longer endure postponement.

Over his talks with French officials during his visit, PM Mikati said, "I have heard what renders me reassured of France's continued support to Lebanon." He added that efforts are being exerted for the sake of keeping Lebanon away from the repercussions of the incidents taking place in the surrounding region at this phase.

PM Mikati described his visit to France as a greatly successful one, reflecting France's support to Lebanon and the Lebanese, both residents and expatriates, and its keen concern for boosting the brotherly ties existing between both the French and Lebanese people. He also referred to France's readiness to extend assistance to Lebanon at all levels, especially in aiding it to boost its security and stability, as well as its economic, social and humanitarian growth and development.

Mikati's encounter with Lebanese expatriates took place at the Lebanese Embassy in Paris Saturday evening, in an official reception organized in his honor by Lebanese Ambassador to France, Butros Assaker.
PM Mikati, Juppe for safekeeping Lebanon

Prime Minister Najib Mikati met Saturday with French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe whereby the latter expressed his understanding of Lebanon's geopolitical situation, and the need to bolster bilateral ties.

The French FM expressed understanding towards Lebanon's intricate geo-political situation amidst developments in the Arab world, particularly Syria. Juppe confirmed his support for the Lebanese army.

In his turn, PM Mikati reiterated that France has always been Lebanon's gateway to the West, and hoped that in turn it viewed Lebanon as the door to the Orient.

"I am positive that France will not allow any harm to befall Lebanon," said Mikati, "Lebanon must remain for future civilizations an example not only of common living, but also of accepting the other and dialogue."

PM Mikati ultimately thanked the French administration for its aid via its contingent working within United Nations Interim Forces in south Lebanon.
PM Mikati meets Sarkozy, Bel and Fillon: Lebanon`s stability comes first

Premier Mikati declared that only peace in the Middle East can bring forth stability as he explained Friday to the French President Lebanon's reasons for keeping neutral towards developments in the Arab region, while he asked the French State's aid for Lebanese army.


PM Najib Mikati, currently on a visit to France, also met with his French counterpart Francois Fillon and Head of the French Senate Jean-Pierre Bel in presence of French ambassador to Lebanon, and Lebanese ambassador to France, along with Central Bank Governor Riyad Salameh.

The meeting with Nicholas Sarkozy, described as "very good" by PM Mikati, ended with the French President recognizing Lebanon's critical geo-political situation within the Middle East and among Arab countries. "France is ready to give all the support Lebanon needs economically and technically," said the President.


PM Mikati told reporters following the meeting that he asked Sarkozy to press Israel to stop its breaches of Lebanon's sovereignty, along with its espionage work against the country. "What is critical for me is Lebanon's stability, and I have asked the President to support this Lebanese stance." Within the same framework, PM Mikati asked for further support and aid for the Lebanese army.


The Premier also called for a solution to the Palestinian cause based on Arab peace initiative launched in Beirut in 2002. "Without peace, there will never be stability in the region." 
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