Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah revealed Tuesday that the Free Patriotic Movement and al-Mustaqbal Movement have reached “agreements” regarding the presidential election, calling for involving Speaker Nabih Berri and Marada Movement chief MP Suleiman Franjieh in the understandings.
“The country has entered a positive political course regarding the presidential election amid reports that the head of al-Mustaqbal Movement (ex-PM Saad Hariri) might announce his support for General Aoun's nomination,” Nasrallah said after making a rare public appearance at the Sayyed al-Shohada Complex in Dahieh to deliver a speech marking the eve of Ashoura.
“We normally support and welcome any positive political development that achieves the desired result regarding the presidential juncture and we would acknowledge the efforts and courage of anyone who exerts efforts in this regard,” added Nasrallah, apparently referring to Hariri and his recent return to Lebanon.
Reiterating Hizbullah's support for Aoun's nomination, Nasrallah said “Hizbullah's choice has always been clear.”
“We are the people of honesty, loyalty and commitment to our stances. This is how we've always been and this is how we'll always remain,” he added.
“There are agreements between the FPM and Mustaqbal, so where is the problem in forging agreements with Berri, Franjieh and the rest of the allies?” Nasrallah asked.