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Armenian version:

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVES MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT GHASSAN TOUEINI

The chief editor of "An-Nahar" newspaper and member of the Lebanese
parliament Ghassan Toueini visited His Holiness Aram I in Antelias on April
17 accompanied by Lebanese-Armenian MP Hagop Pakradouni.

His Holiness and his guests discussed the recent political developments on
the local and international arena and the current situation in Lebanon in
this context. They particularly discussed the imperative of normalizing the
daily life of the Lebanese citizens and putting an end to paralysis of state
institutions in the country.

MP Toueini talked about the revision of the electoral law, which was
proposed by a committee appointed by the parliament. Expressing his
viewpoints on this issue, the Pontiff emphasized finding a common
denominator between all parties taking into consideration the importance of
participation and representation as key elements in seeking a new electoral
law. He also stressed the importance of strengthening Lebanon’s internal
unity; "Lebanon is a family of communities. We must deepen the coherence and
collaboration between the members of Lebanese family" said His Holiness.

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