Hezbollah Ensures Lebanon’s Stability: Hariri
His comments mark a U-turn on previous statements he made following his abrupt resignation.
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said Friday, he is not opposed to Hezbollah’s participation in the country’s government, stressing the need to keep Lebanon outside of the Iranian-Saudi conflict.
His comments mark a U-turn on previous statements he made following his abrupt resignation.
In an interview with America’s Wall Street Journal, Hariri said: “Hezbollah has been a member of this government. This is an inclusive government that has all the big political parties, and that brings political stability to the country.”
“My main goal is to preserve this political stability for the unity of the country.”
Hariri also stressed: “We cannot accept interference from anyone in Lebanese politics. Our relationship with Iran has to be the best relationship, but one that serves the national interests of Lebanon.”
On 4 November, Hariri announced his surprise resignation in a televised address from Saudi Arabia, accusing Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah of sowing “sedition” in the region and “meddling” in Arab affairs.
