Minister of Information Melhem Riachi said Sunday that his political party advocated Lebanon's freedom, sovereignty and independence, the image it wished to portray to the world.
"Lebanon is the model we love...a Lebanon of music, poetry, literature, courage, freedom, sovereignty, independence and civilization, and this Lebanese model is what we wish to promote to the world," he emphasized.
Minister Riachi's words came as he represented Lebanese Forces Party Chief, Samir Geagea, during the "Race for Women" organized in the city of Byblos by the LF's women sector.
"It is an honor for me to be with the youth who are running and organizing this significant event, not only for Jbeil but for all of Lebanon, because this image is portrayed to Lebanese expatriates and all areas of Lebanon, reflecting the Lebanese life existing within the Lebanese Forces," said Riachi.
He praised the efforts of the women's sector within the LF Party in working to activate women's role, and in organizing this sports activity.
"Byblos is the capital of the alphabet and word...Today, we speak our word from here while tomorrow we utter it from the South and the North and all of Lebanon, especially from Mount Lebanon," Riachi went on.
He concluded by greeting the participants and organizers of the race and congratulating the winners in advance.
It is to note that several political figures attended the sports event, including State Minister for Women's Affairs, Jean Oghassapian, MP Shant Jenjian, former Minister Alice Shabtini and National News Agency Director Laure Sleiman.
More than three thousand athletes of different ages took part in the race.
For his part, Minister Oghassapian described the race as "important and reaffirms the importance of giving women a role in all fields."
"Today they are proving themselves in sports and they are able to reach great achievements in the country," he added.
Oghassapian thanked the Lebanese Forces and its women's sector for setting up the race, stressing that "Lebanese society is fine as long as women play their role in it."
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