Lebanon has known triumph thanks to its national unity, whereby the recent weeks have proven that this unity protected Lebanon's stability and political march, and fortified its strength in the face of all challenges," deemed Finance Minister Ali Hasan Khalil on Sunday.

Khalil's words came as he represented House Speaker Nabih Berri at the Semi-Marathon marking Lebanon's Independence Day, under the slogan "All for the Nation," which was organized by Amal Movement's Youth and Sports Bureau for Jabal Amel region in the city of Tyre this morning.

"Today, we reiterate the same logic through which we were able to overcome the last days. We will face the upcoming stage with openness and deliberations, and with keenness on safeguarding our independence, sovereignty, the freedom of our decision and the extent in which we protect our foreign relations with the Arab countries and the whole world," added Khalil.

He hoped that the political institutions would regain their strength, in addition to resuming the cabinet's work cycle. "We will participate actively and positively, as in previous days, in the deliberation sessions that the President of the Republic will call for tomorrow. Certainly, we shall maintain the same attitude of solidarity and commitment to the restoration of State institutions, particularly the Council of Ministers," asserted Khalil.

He concluded by saying, "We look forward to a stage of hard work to protect the accomplishments we have made so far, and to meet the needs and aspirations of the people in their daily lives in order to strengthen their faith in this nation. We insist on creating the appropriate climates for holding the parliamentary elections on the basis of the new vote law, signaling the start of a new political life

Source: NNA