BEIRUT, Lebanon — An Armenian Democratic Liberal (ADL) delegation, led by Parliament Member Hagop Kassardjian, visited the presidential palace here on June 3 and met with the newly elected president of Lebanon, Gen. Michele Suleiman. The delegation congratulated the new president on behalf of the Armenian community and the ADL political party, and discussed with him about the problems facing Lebanon and especially the Doha Accord. The constitution of Lebanon stipulates that the office of president in Lebanon be filled by a Maronite Christian. In the photo, above, from left, are President Suleiman, Hagop Kassardjian and Avedis Dakessian, chairman of ADL Lebanon.
ADL Delegation Meets with New Lebanese President
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