As Lebanon commemorates the 20th anniversary of the March 14, 2005 demonstrations and the Cedar Revolution, the first to see Lebanon freed from Iranian and Syrian rule, a number of political figures have expressed their vision for the country's future.
Ibrahim Kanaan Calls for Placing the State Above Interests
The Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, Ibrahim Kanaan, stressed the importance of putting the State above all other considerations.
In a statement published on the X platform, Kanaan said, “We must all put the State above all else, before individuals, political parties and personal interests, so that we don't miss another opportunity to build a better future.”
“Over the years, many opportunities have been lost to establish a sovereign, free, independent and stable state. These failures are the result either of regional conflicts affecting our territory or of sectarian divisions and a lack of sincere political will,” he added.
This statement comes as Kanaan calls for far-reaching reforms and insists on the need to prioritize national sovereignty to secure the country's future.
منذ انتفضنا، قبل سنوات، ضاعت فرصٌ عدّة لبناء الدولة السيّدة الحرّة المستقلّة والمستقرّة، إن بسبب صراع المحاور على أرضنا أو نتيجة المحاصصات وغياب الإرادة الصادقة…
— Ibrahim Kanaan (@IbrahimKanaan) March 14, 2025
وحتى لا تتكرّر النكسات، مطالبون جميعاً بأن تعلو الدولة فوق الجميع. فوق الأشخاص والأحزاب والمصالح، فلا نضيّع الفرصة… pic.twitter.com/uZRc6tg52U
Michel Mouawad Calls for a Free and Sovereign Lebanon
Zgharta MP Michel Mouawad insisted on the need to build a free and sovereign Lebanon, also on X.
He explained that the March 14 movement represented the will of a people who had broken down sectarian barriers to free Lebanon from tutelage and occupation in order to restore its sovereignty.
Mouawad affirmed that “March 14 proved that change is possible and that corruption and collapse are not inevitable.”
He also stressed that the struggle for sovereignty and for reform are inseparable, pointing out that “there is no sovereignty without a genuine transition to the state, nor serious reform under hegemony.”
The MP concluded by affirming that his fight would continue until Lebanon became a homeland of freedom and justice for all, protected by a sovereign state and transparent institutions.
#١٤_آذار كانت البداية.
— Michel Moawad (@michelmoawad) March 14, 2025
في الجوهر، هي إرادة شعب كسر الحواجز الطائفية وناضل لتحرير لبنان من الوصاية والهيمنة والاحتلال، ولاستعادة سيادته والعبور إلى دولة الحرية والمواطنة والعدالة.
١٤ آذار أثبتت أن التغيير ممكن، وأن الهيمنة والفساد والانهيار ليسوا قدراً على اللبنانيين. كما وأكّدت… pic.twitter.com/cCi4IY0hds
Nadim Gemayel Reaffirms Commitment to a Sovereign Lebanon
MP Nadim Gemayel reaffirmed the importance of the March 14 movement in defending Lebanon's freedom, sovereignty and independence. He stressed that this project remains essential to building a strong and free Lebanon.
In a statement on his X account, he stressed that “the March 14 project aims to build a strong, sovereign state, governed by the law, with state authority over the entire territory.”
The MP added that “the March 14 flame will remain alive as a symbol of struggle for a better future.”
Mr. Gemayel concluded “that the struggle for a free and sovereign Lebanon continues to guarantee a country of justice and stability.”
بهيدا اليوم المجيد، منرجع منأكد على صوابيّة مشروع ١٤ آذار، مشروع الحرية والسيادة والاستقلال.
— Nadim Gemayel | نديم الجميّل (@nadimgemayel) March 14, 2025
مشروع بناء الدولة القوية، دولة القانون و المؤسسات، الدولة يللي جيشها و قواها الأمنية الشرعية بتبسط سلطتها على كامل الأراضي اللبناني.
اليوم منصلي لشهداء ١٤ آذار ومن قلن، انو اللي خططوا… pic.twitter.com/ChBGYjgjcf
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