Obama renewed US support during call to Suleiman

U.S. President Barack Obama called Lebanon President Michel Suleiman on Monday to stress the need for the formation of a new government in Lebanon and holding the parliamentary elections on time. (more…)

Lebanon’s president stands by policy of dissociation

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman called on the Lebanese people Wednesday not to send arms shipments or fighters to the neighboring Syria and to abide by the dissociation policy.

Suleiman also called on different parties not to “establish any training bases in Lebanon,” according to a statement released by his press office. (more…)

Defected Syrian VP: Lebanon’s President ignoring “Hezbollah’s crimes alongside butcher Assad”

Former Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam criticized President Michel Suleiman’s positions on the Syrian crisis, saying that they are “hostile” towards the Syrian people, said various media reports Monday.

“Your ignoring of Hizbullah’s crimes alongside the butcher Bashar Assad and his regime in Syria is worth noting,” said Khaddam. (more…)

Merkel praises Suleiman for preserving stability in Lebanon

German Chancellor Angela Merkel telephoned President Michel Suleiman, lauding his role in preserving stability in Lebanon and hoping that a new cabinet would be formed soon, Baabda palace said Friday.

A presidential statement said that Merkel also expressed support to Lebanon’s call for a U.N.-led international conference to discuss the issue of Syrian refugees. (more…)

Lebanon president sets April 5, 6 for naming a new PM

Lebanon President Michel Suleiman held talks with Caretaker Prime Minister Nagib Mikati on Thursday to set the stage for future consultations with the parliamentary blocs to name a new premier. (more…)

Syria is probably the real reason Lebanon cabinet collapsed

Lebanon on Saturday was without a government after the surprise resignation of premier Najib Mikati and as it battled deep divisions fuelled by the civil war in neighbouring Syria.

The head of the government in which the Shiite movement Hezbollah, a key ally of Damascus, holds powerful sway, formally submitted its resignation on Saturday to President Michel Suleiman (more…)

Putin offered to host a Syrian refugee conference

Lebanese President Michel Suleiman who is on an official 3 day visit to Russia, urged Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting on Wednesday to back calls for a global conference on helping Lebanon cope with Syrian refugee crisis (more…)

Lebanon: Reaction to Obama’s re-election

The top three Lebanese leaders congratulated on Wednesday president Barack Obama on his re election for another four years as the U.S. president.

President Michel Suleiman, said in a cable to Obama: (more…)

Berri denied discussing Boutros proposal with Suleiman

Speaker Nabih Berri denied in remarks published on Thursday discussing the Fouad Boutros electoral proposal with President Michel Suleiman.

“ The reports regarding agreement with the president over the adoption of the Boutros electoral law is devoid of truth,” Berri told Al-Akhbar newspaper, adding that the issue never came up during his discussion with the president. (more…)

Lebanon centrists distancing themselves from Syria

President Michel Suleiman’s changing position on Syria has recently become more evident through several of his actions according to political and parliamentary sources.

Suleiman’s request that Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour protest to Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Abdel-Karim Ali about Syrian violations of Lebanon’s border; (more…)