Siniora misses Saad Hariri, Connelly meets with Nader Hariri

Siniora stressed that the Lebanese constitution is clear when it comes to the formation of governments, adding “we need to sit with the rival party at one table to agree on the form of the government.”     

When asked about the return of PM Saad Hariri to Lebanon, he said “I miss him.”

Commenting on reports depicting disputes among March 14 members, he said “as usual, some people are fabricating rumors; March 14 members are united," he said.

In the context of the Future Movement’s diplomatic meetings, the Director of the Office of former Prime Minister Saad Hariri, Nader Hariri met with the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Maura Connelly to discuss the discuss the political and security situation in Lebanon in the wake of the assassination of the Internal Security Forces’ Information Branch Chief, Major General Wissam al-Hassan.    

Following the meeting, Connelly stressed that it is for the Lebanese parties to agree on the way forward “through a peaceful political process”, calling for preserving the continuity of Lebanese institutions and government action "to ensure stability, security and justice in Lebanon."      

Connelly condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of Major General al-Hassan, stressing that the U.S. offered assistance in the investigation to help ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.