Change and Reform" bloc on Tuesday categorically underlined that "solidarity is an utter priority to preserve the nation's unity and institutional safety and stability."

The Bloc's fresh words on Tuesday came in a statement issued in the wake of its weekly meeting, chaired by bloc head, Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil, at the Conferences Center in Sin El Fil.

The meeting broached most recent developments in the wake of the surprise resignation of PM Saad Hariri and its repercussions, commending in specific the initiative of President Michel Aoun which called for patience, solidarity and reinforcement of stability at the political, security and financial levels.

The bloc affirmed respect for the Constitution and parliamentary and democratic principles in dealing with the current developments, stressing that it is the President's national and constitutional duty to find out about the factual circumstances of PM Hariri's resignation in the ake of his return to Beirut.

The blco besseched all political and spiritual parties, leaderships and movements to reinforce soldiarity, as an utter priority to preserve the homeland's unity and institutional safety and stability.

On the forthcoming legislative elections, the bloc underscored the need to hold these elections on constitutional deadlines "as an essential step on the path toward the renewal of constitutional institutions and respect for the will and choices of the Lebanese."

The bloc called on the Lebanese Diaspora in the world to seize this unique opportunity through participating in the upcoming elections by registering on the ballot lists in the Lebanese embassies and consulates in the countries where they reside. The statement brought to attention that the official deadline for registration ends on the 20th of this month.

The Bloc head briefed conferees on the outcome of the FPM's delegation to Dar el-Fatwa and its meeting with Grand Mufti of the Republic Sheikh Abdul Latif Derya. The bloc affirmed its full support for the positions of the Mufti calling for unity, wisdom and tranquility as well as for the preservation of the Constitution and national partnership, which solely anchors stability and shields Lebanon from the repercussions of external crises

Source: NNA