Minister of Education Elias Bou Saab confirmed on Friday that "we are with understanding with all the Lebanese factions. We are against bilateral understandings".

 

Bou Saab's remarks came during a visit to Kataeb leader, Sami Gemayel at Bikfaya to congratulate Gemayel over his marriage.

 

"We came as well to brief Gemayel on the ambiance which we have reached," he added.

 

For his part, Gemayel said, "We believe that democracy is the main key in a bid to practice in the political life".

 

He said that his party was open to hold discussions with Deputy Sleiman Franjieh and Deputy Michel Aoun to reach understanding regarding the election of a president.

 

"Until this moment there is no understanding, we might vote with a white paper or we might nominate a third candidate," Gemayel concluded.