Aoun, Rahi dwell on presidential polls

25 October 2016 English

NNA – Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Mar Beshara Boutros Rahi, met in Bkerki on Monday, with Head of Change and Reform parliamentary bloc, MP Michel Aoun, with whom he discussed latest developments regarding the presidential polls.

“General Aoun updated the Patriarch on the headway of the latest developments as to the presidential dossier, prior to the House session on October 31,” a statement issued following the meeting indicated.

“The Patriarch uttered relief after political and parliamentary blocs announced their stances concerning presidential nominations,” it added.

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