Hariri Meets Matar, Audeh, Stresses Fair Representation at Beirut Municipal Polls

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Head of the Mustaqbal Movement MP Saad Hariri warned on Monday against violating the rules of fair representation at the upcoming municipal polls in Beirut.

He said: “Fair representation is a red line for us.”

“We urge all sides to vote in favor of just representation that was adopted by former Premier Rafik Hariri,” stated the lawmaker after meeting Beirut Maronite Bishop Boulos Matar on the occasion of Easter.

The two officials also addressed efforts to resolve the presidential vacuum in the country, reported Voice of Lebanon radio (100.5).

For his part, Matar echoed the MP's call to respect fair representation at the elections, which are scheduled for Sunday.

“Beirut is part of this moderation and we support former PM Rafik Hariri's stances,” he stressed.

Earlier, Hariri had held talks with Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Beirut Elias Audeh.

Audeh on Sunday had hoped that the municipal elections would pave the way “to restoring democracy in Lebanon,” which would in turn result in electing a new head of state.

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