By Xinhua
Beirut : Lebanese Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Butros Sfeir has voiced hope that Lebanon would overcomeall the obstacles it is witnessing for the sake of the country, The Daily Star reported on Thursday.
“All Lebanese should cooperate in favor of their country, whichis going through a very tough period,” Sfeir was quoted as saying before a delegation of Lebanese Forces students on Wednesday.
“We are doing our best to help Lebanon return to normalcy whereall of its residents live in tranquility,” he added.
Lebanon is currently facing its most serious deadlock since theend of the 1975-1990 civil war. For the first time in its history,the presidential seat has been void since Nov. 24, 2007 when former president Emile Lahoud stepped down.
Lebanon’s two conflicting political camps, pro and anti-government blocs, have agreed in principle to elect Army CommanderGen. Michel Suleiman as president, but are still divided on the shape and policies of the future government.
A long-awaited parliamentary session to elect president was postponed on Monday for a 15th time, from Feb. 26 to March 11.
The presidency deadlock deepened the Lebanese political crisis as fears are mounting that failure in reaching a deal on the presidential candidate could lead to more violence in the country.