Businessman Bahaa Hariri stated that the "Sawa" movement has become a democratic model in every sense, and there will be 40 members from the secretariat, emphasizing that he will not be its president. In an interview on the “Hewar” program on "France 24," he said: "We have placed 'Sawa' on the map as a model that does not contradict the demands of the international community; it is a cross-sectarian movement, and its president will be Christian." He added, "I am a Sunni Muslim and proud of that, but I am Lebanese, and our project transcends sects."
Regarding support for candidates in the elections, Bahaa Hariri confirmed that names will be clarified in the coming days and that there is no alliance with any leaders of the political establishment. He stated, "We will support individuals and lists," emphasizing that our alliance is with civil society. He asserted that it is impossible to ally with Hezbollah, praising the international court's decision to convict two other members of the party in the assassination of martyr Rafik Hariri.
He continued, "We must return things to their rightful place. During Rafik Hariri's presidency, there was no minister from the party in his governments." He noted that the Hariri legacy is not complete, as part of it has not been realized, and he reaffirmed their commitment to completing it, especially in adherence to the Gulf paper.
He said, "Gulf leaders know that Lebanon thrives on its unity, and I am more than certain that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cares about bringing Muslims and Christians to the same table to secure Lebanon." He viewed Saudi Arabia as a pioneer in supporting Lebanon and emphasized the need to restore this unity, stating that Lebanon, by its constitution, is Arab.
He reiterated that security issues are the main reason for the current situation in Lebanon. Bahaa Hariri called for scrutiny of Lebanon's central bank accounts, indicating that confidence must be restored by combating corruption, establishing an independent judiciary, and revitalizing investment in sectors represented by banking, tourism, agriculture, and education.
