NNA - Former Deputy House Speaker Elie Ferzli said Wednesday, from the Maronite Patriarchate summer headquarters in Diman, that meetings will be held between the Christian sides soon to pave the way for a Christian conference, under the auspices of the Maronite Patriarch, Bechara Boutros Rahi.



Ferzli went to Diman, with Ministers of Energy, Gebran Bassil, and Labor, Selim Jreissati, as well as with Ambassador Abdallah Abu Habib and journalist Jean Aziz.



Conferees discussed different challenges on the Lebanese scene, including the protection of Christians in Lebanon and the progress of this community in reviving national partnership under the provisions of the National Pact and the Lebanese Constitution.



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