National Dialogue Adjourned till April 15
Lebanese political parties entered a new round of national talks Tuesday despite profound differences over the agenda for a defense strategy.
Eighteen leaders attended the talks which kicked off at 11:19am at Baabda Palace under President Michel Suleiman. Cabinet Minister Mohammed Safadi was not able to attend due to travel.Two hours later, Suleiman adjourned national dialogue until April 15.
An official statement is yet to be made, reporters at Baabda Palace said.
Dialogue resumed amid two different approaches.
While the majority March 14 alliance holds on to defense strategy as a single item for discussion, the Hizbullah-led opposition argues the possibility of raising additional issues on the agenda, including the "economic-water security."
The major controversy, however, revolves around Hizboullah arms.
While Hizbullah insists that the group's weapons are not up for discussion at the table, March 14 demand that Hizbullah arms be debated.
