The leader of the Lebanese Forces party, Samir Jaja, excluded the possibility of holding presidential elections in the near future "despite the Saudi and Qatari efforts, as the trouble comes from within," referring to the internal Lebanese obstruction. Regarding his security risk in personally attending the public celebration of Saudi Arabia's 93rd National Day, Jaja briefly answered: "There are things worth the risk, and my visit is to congratulate my friends," adding, "One can hardly believe what is happening in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in terms of development."