Suleiman Plans to Revive and Expand National Dialogue

President Michel Suleiman is “seriously” mulling to re-launch the national dialogue to discuss the country’s defense strategy and economic issues, Baabda palace sources told As Safir daily.

The sources said in remarks published Friday that Suleiman is considering sending invitations to the country’s political leaders after the new cabinet receives parliament’s vote of confidence.

Asked about the officials who would be invited to the national dialogue, the presidential sources said that there is a possibility to expand the all-party talks’ attendance and agenda so that it includes economic issues in addition to the defense strategy.

However, “these ideas haven’t been settled yet,” they said.

The sources added that Suleiman would discuss the issue with the involved political parties before taking any decision.