After Michel Aoun’s six-year term as president ended, Lebanon entered a presidential void. Yuan Furska, the UN Special Coordinator in Lebanon, expressed concern about the possibility of an extension of the void and a worsening of the security situation, particularly given that the country is still suffering from the effects of the social crisis. and the long-term financial and economic outlook.
During interviews with “Al Arabiya.
net “She emphasised that “creating a government and soon electing a new president are necessary to confront these awful difficulties.
It also thought about “It expressed its hope that the leaders of Lebanon would find the courage, ingenuity, and good will necessary to elect a new president in a way that would be successful. The agreement to demarcate the maritime borders reached between Lebanon and Israel demonstrated how historical achievements could be achieved when the leaders of Lebanon unite to achieve a common goal.
“The need for “immediate actions by all concerned to put the interest of the country and its population before political and personal agendas, bypassing divides, and finding a solution that can help save Lebanon” was also emphasised by the speaker.
“The Lebanese people anticipate that their leaders will respond to the issues the nation is facing with a greater sense of urgency and responsibility. This is essential to restoring people’s faith in themselves and their nation’s future.
The UN coordinator stated that “invitations to conversation can lead to effective results” in response to the Speaker of Parliament’s invitation to a dialogue session to elect a president.
She added that “conversation is also vital to avoid division, miscommunication, and escalating tensions.” All efforts should be made to prevent further time wastage, she urged.
Additionally, she thought that “The UN is always prepared to offer assistance, but it cannot take the position of the state or resolve the sovereign privileges pertaining to the Lebanese state on its own. Therefore, sustainable solutions can only come from within Lebanon.
She also stated that she was more afraid of the situation getting worse than it already was “The Lebanese’s fundamental services are getting worse every day, which worsens security to a greater extent.
“To change this trend and move forward with implementing the changes that can put Lebanon on the path of recovery, the political will and decision-making process are now required,” she said.
It is noteworthy that Lebanon had its third presidential vacuum since the Taif Agreement as of midnight on Monday due to the political class’ failure to fulfil this obligation within the legal time frame.
But this hole arises this time as a result of an economic crisis that the World Bank has ranked as one of the three worst crises in history, as the lira fell against the dollar and social, educational, and health conditions all began to deteriorate.
The United Nations affirms that “There is no solution except from the inside” and that Lebanon is in a vacuum.
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