Timur Jumblatt, the head of the Democratic Gathering bloc, was elected as the chairman of the Progressive Socialist Party unopposed. Zafir Nasser was also elected as the secretary-general of the "Progressive" party unopposed, while Habouba Aoun and Zahir Raad were appointed as vice presidents of the party. In the leadership council, Nashaat Al-Hosni, Mohammad Basbous, Reema Sleiba, Marwa Abu Farraj, Lama Hrayz, Rina Al-Hosni, Kamal Al-Ghosaini, and Hussein Idris were elected as members.
After his election as party president, Timur Jumblatt renewed his commitment to the idea of Kamal Jumblatt's inclusive humanitarian vision for the party and its martyrs and activists. He emphasized that the Progressive Socialist Party will continue to be a party dedicated to preserving Lebanon through institutions and genuine dialogue, rather than the current state of vacancy and paralysis. He stated, "We will continue down the path of action to complete the presidential entitlement, away from rejection fronts, for economic reform and the rights and dignity of the citizen."
He addressed his father, saying, "You will always remain Walid Jumblatt, a role model, example, symbol, and reference; the journey continues, and we will march forward and triumph with you, for men are men, principles are principles, and the struggle continues." He thanked the party's supporters, acknowledging the difficulty of preserving the intellectual, humanitarian, and activist legacy that has been written with sacrifices and testimonies. He urged learning from past experiences to shape a future with fewer mistakes.
He continued, "Together, we will carry the values of democratic Arabism in the face of stagnation and racism, and we will raise high the banner of Palestine and the philosophy of humanitarian socialism."
Walid Jumblatt, for his part, remarked that 46 years ago, the challenge was "to be or not to be." Thanks to the comrades and activists, they withstood the challenges, and both the Mukhtara and the party remained. He said, "No matter how turbulent the times, the Mukhtara was, and will remain, and the Socialist Party was, and will remain."
He emphasized that comprehensive, fundamental reform is more necessary than ever, away from the cosmetic prescriptions of international bodies, pointing out that dialogue is the only path to reach a settlement and institutionalize reconciliation.
