BEIRUT: Maronite Bishop Bulos Matar informed Speaker Nabih Berri Friday of Bkirki's opposition to postponing the elections which would extend Parliament's term.
After talks with Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, Matar, delegated by Cardinal Beshara Rai, said: “Discussion centered on the necessity to hold elections on time because that is in the highest interest of the nation and it is impossible to do away with such an interest.”
“We also spoke about an agreement which we all seek over a new electoral law that is fair to everyone and receives agreement and consensus,” he added.
Postponing the June 19 polls and consequently extending Parliament’s term has become a possibility given the lack of agreement on a new electoral law.
MPs from various political groups have failed to approve a new voting system on several occasions with rivals accusing each other of stalling an agreement to postpone the elections.
