Ziad Baroud
Appearances
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He knows the country very well. He knows the problems we're facing, the issues. And I believe that in his inaugural speech, he acknowledged that we must change the political performance in Lebanon. And he most importantly positioned himself as an impartial mediator between institutions,
Global News Podcast
2024 warmest year on record
which is much needed in Lebanon, considering the many problems between the parliament, the government, and political parties. He voted to assert the monopoly of weapons in the hands of the state. This is something new. And the enforcement of international UN resolutions, while highlighting the need for a comprehensive defense strategy to enable the country to deter further attacks.
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2024 warmest year on record
I think that his inaugural speech was full of pledges, full of hope for the Lebanese people seeing the new Lebanon, so to speak, an independent judiciary, fighting terrorism, money laundering. And he pledged to call for parliamentary consultations that are mandatory in order to appoint a prime minister. And my info say that he will do so by coming Monday.
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It could be if Hezbollah was not aware of the matter. I believe that before President Joseph Aoun was elected, I wouldn't call them negotiations, but there were some talks with Speaker Berry, who represents to a large extent Hezbollah, and with members of parliament of Hezbollah. That's what we heard in the news, even. So I don't think we're going confrontational.
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I believe that it would be a smooth way of saying that from now on, the monopoly of weapons should be in the hands of the state. It is an issue, definitely, but it shouldn't be confrontational, as I believe.
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2024 warmest year on record
I think that all the Lebanese people approve the fact that we needed resistance to face the attacks on Lebanon. But I believe also that it's about time that the army be entitled to do this. We need to secure our borders. The international community is helping a lot. If friends of Lebanon want to help the country to get back on the international scene, I think it's something good.