Welch: The most important Christian post must be filled
ICC Note
“The most important Christian post in Lebanon has been empty for an exceptionally long period, and it is necessary to hold the presidential elections,”
April 18, 2008 Lebanon (Now Lebanon)-US Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs David Welch said that the US wants the presidential elections in Lebanon to be held.
“The most important Christian post in Lebanon has been empty for an exceptionally long period, and it is necessary to hold the presidential elections,” Welch said after his visit to Lebanese Forces head Samir Geagea.
Welch met earlier Friday with Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir and declared that his visit to Lebanon was aimed at reiterating US support to Army Commander General Sleiman to be elected president.
“The US is supporting Christians in Lebanon , and we regret that some have caused their division,” said Welch, noting the positive role played by the Patriarch.
