A number of MPs held a consultative meeting devoted to discussing ways to halt the political and economic deterioration and set a practical course to protect the country, stressing in a joint statement that restoring the role of the state and its institutions is the essential entry point to saving Lebanon and reestablishing stability.
The participants underscored their commitment to the Constitution and the Taif Agreement as the unifying framework for national and political life, while affirming support for the government in implementing its decisions and moving from the stage of endorsement to full execution, including confining arms exclusively to the hands of the state.
The meeting also affirmed support for the state’s course in negotiating within constitutional frameworks to reach a ceasefire and shield Lebanon from the repercussions of the war, stressing that the decision of war and peace must remain exclusively in the hands of the state, alongside the recovery of Lebanese territory, securing the return of prisoners, and completing border demarcation.
The MPs condemned Israeli attacks targeting military personnel, civilians, journalists, and medical teams, calling for strengthening the role of the army and security forces and extending state authority over all Lebanese territory, while endorsing the declaration of Beirut as a weapons-free city.
On the economic front, the participants considered that Lebanon faces a genuine opportunity to benefit from international support for reconstruction and to improve the financial and living situation, provided that the state fully assumes its role and carries out the required reforms.
The statement also stressed the importance of preserving national unity and coexistence and rejecting inflammatory rhetoric, alongside a call for the adoption of a “fair and comprehensive” general amnesty law that achieves equality and justice under the umbrella of the rule of law.
The meeting concluded by emphasizing the importance of the Arab role, particularly Saudi support for Lebanon and its institutions, considering that the current phase requires consolidating the state’s authority, implementing resolutions, restricting arms, and benefiting from international support to rebuild Lebanon and restore its presence and role.
