Women organisations in “the Jabal” congratulate the new Cabinet and commend the appointment of Alice Chabtini to a ministerial post

Women organisations from parts of Mount Lebanon issued a statement yesterday congratulating the formation of the new Cabinet with the appointment of a woman Minister, Judge Alice Chabtini, to hold the Ministry of the Displaced.  The statement highlights the general positive climate which reigned over Lebanon and its citizens following the formation of the new Cabinet and acknowledges the efforts of President Suleiman, Premier Tammam Salam, as well as the contribution of MP Walid Joumblat in bringing together people and points of view.  The statement hoped for continued rapprochement for the benefit of the country and thanked the President for nominating Minister Shabtini, a women figure well known for her competence, vast knowledge and integrity.  The statement concluded by hoping that the next Cabinet will be fairer to women so as to achieve equal citizenship amongst all.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 27 February 2014