President Michel Aoun said on Tuesday that endorsing a new electoral law that guarantees proper representation in the upcoming parliamentary elections is one of the term’s priorities, as he stated that fears of endorsing a proportional representation system are not justified.
“Our utmost priority is to stage the parliamentary elections based on a new electoral law that guarantees proper representation for all Lebanese factions,” said Aoun in a speech during a meeting with the diplomatic corps at Baabda palace.
“Concerns of some political parties over endorsing a proportional representation system are unjustified. Only a proportional system is capable of ensuring proper and just representation for all parties,” added the President.
He then added: “Some might lose their seats at parliament shall this system be applied but in the end we will all win the country’s stability.”
“My will as president of Lebanon is to dedicate this position to embracing the unique Lebanese composition that is based on diversity, which has proven over the years an ability to confront challenges,” said Aoun.
“My will is to provide stability at the security, political, economic, social and financial levels to enable Lebanon to restore the positive role known to all on the international arena. We have started setting the plans for that, and some of these plans are on their way to implementation.”
The President also stressed that he is keen on protecting Lebanon’s sovereignty and preserving its national unity.
