Beirut |
October 5, 2007
Sfeir for President Who Could Turn Lebanon into Safe Haven Again
Beirut - October 5th, 2007
Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir said he wants very much to have a new President for Lebanon who is capable of turning the country into a safe haven again.
"We are looking to have a president who realizes the difficulties Lebanon is facing," Sfeir said after meeting officials on Thursday.
Sfeir said he was also looking to have a new head of state "who could make Lebanon a prosperous and safe country again."
Sfeir cited "emigration" to Gulf nations as well as to the U.S., Canada and Australia by young Lebanese seeking safety and better career opportunities as one of the problems facing Lebanon.
Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir said he wants very much to have a new President for Lebanon who is capable of turning the country into a safe haven again.
"We are looking to have a president who realizes the difficulties Lebanon is facing," Sfeir said after meeting officials on Thursday.
Sfeir said he was also looking to have a new head of state "who could make Lebanon a prosperous and safe country again."
Sfeir cited "emigration" to Gulf nations as well as to the U.S., Canada and Australia by young Lebanese seeking safety and better career opportunities as one of the problems facing Lebanon.
