Today's parliamentary session, dedicated to discussing the Syrian displacement issue in light of the one billion euro grant that the European Union will provide to Lebanon, is expected to establish a unified Lebanese stance on this matter. This stance will not only determine the fate of the grant but will also be presented by the government at the upcoming Brussels Conference on Syria scheduled for the end of this month. It is anticipated that this stance—a recommendation directed to the government—will serve as a framework for action that should be completed to facilitate the return of displaced persons without compromising public national interests.
While no significant developments have been noted regarding the presidential file, ambassadors of the Arab–International Quintet are holding an evaluative meeting today at the American embassy in Aoukar to discuss this issue and the necessary steps to address it. Meanwhile, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan reaffirmed his country's continued support for the Lebanese people, urging Lebanese factions to prioritize the public interest by implementing comprehensive political and economic reforms to overcome current crises.
On the eve of the parliamentary session that will dissect the Syrian displacement crisis from all angles, communications intensified, stemming from a rare consensus that can be described as "historic" given the ongoing political division in the country for years. This led to an agreement on a draft proposal expected to be released today by the parliament.
A prominent political source who accompanied the communications and participated in the consultative parliamentary meeting held yesterday at the Nejmeh Square stated to "Al-Jumhuriya": There is potential for an agreement on a formula that the blocs and components of the council can unite on, resulting from the shuttle consultations that took place over the past two days with all parties involved. The ideas discussed have been formatted and are now available for everyone as a basis for discussion from which we will proceed today. The source clarified that this formula is a framework that will be issued in the form of a recommendation to the government. They indicated that what the parliament will do is not related to a plan, as that responsibility lies with the government; rather, the parliament offers support and assistance to enable the government to undertake a serious action plan based on practical measures and procedures.
The source concluded: The council has positively received the displacement issue from the government, and today it returns it to them, according to "Al-Jumhuriya."
