Aoun: Saudi Arabia is interested in ending Lebanon crises

by **Admin** Sat Apr 05, 2008 4:34 am

Democratic Gathering MP Elie Aoun said "contrary Hezbollah claims, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is at equal distance from all the parties in Lebanon", pointing out that Saudi Arabia is interested in helping Lebanon to stand on its feet and end its current crisis. "

He stressed that " Saudi Arabia has called for unity and harmony between all the Lebanese.

Aoun said "Saudi Arabia is seeking to solve the crises of Lebanon and this is what distinguishes it from other countries", in reference to Syria's efforts to maintain the crises in Lebanon, by its support for the Hezbollah-led opposition only.

He added: "While Saudi Arabia is trying its best to have an election in Lebanon for the president of the republic, which it sees as the key to ending the crises, other parties including the Syrian regime and its allies in Lebanon are putting pressure on Saudi Arabia to achieve specific gains at the expense of the interests of Lebanon"

Aoun added" Hezbollah position reflects the standing of its Iranian- Syrian axis which is to prolong the crises, while on the other hand the position of the moderate Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan is to serve the interests of Lebanon". He added naturally the division in the Arab world will deepen the crises and will delay it and this could lead to more trouble ahead for all of us in Lebanon"