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National
Accord
The
National Accord Document approved in Taif, Saudi Arabia, on
October 22, 1989 and ratified by Parliament in Qleiaat,
Lebanon, on November 5, 1989, is the source of peace in
Lebanon. It has brought into being many political reforms:
it redistributed authority within the state, underscored
Lebanon’s Arab identity and association, confirmed the
parliamentary and democratic character of the political
system and the free character of the economic system, and
consolidated public freedoms. The document also established
national accord as a constitutional and national principal
and emphasized the unity of Lebanon’s territories, people
and institutions. Highlighting the importance of social
justice and balanced development, the document sought to
bring together Lebanon’s capabilities and potential into a
process of development and productivity. It also addressed
the consequences of the war, especially the problem of
war-displaced refugees.
The
National Accord Document is neither the property of a
certain Lebanese group nor was it tailored to serve the
interests of a single Lebanese group. It was meant to be a
bridge to lead us all to a state of freedom, equilibrium and
equality. The settlement that put an end to the insane war
has given the Lebanese – all Lebanese – a chance to
rebuild co-existence according to internal national unity
and equilibrium. The Taif Accord, which solidified the
national rules of a new constitutional experience, opened up
new vistas of change and modernization to the Lebanese. It
established a political formula that provides future
potential, takes into account the political and social
changes of the last 50 years and anticipates new and
expected challenges. It does not disregard the Lebanese
principles of equilibrium, partnership and co-existence.
Developing this accord by democratic means on the basis of
equilibrium, partnership and co-existence is essential.
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The Future Movement
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