I call on the people of Tripoli to restrain themselves and not get drawn into conflict with anyone.

I have a friendship with Hezbollah, and I also have contacts outside of Lebanon, but it doesn't mean I follow anyone's agenda.

I cannot either change or do anything bad or good to the Syrian people and Syrian citizens.

In my opinion, the Hezbollah has going - they are going to discover sooner or later than in their top priority should preserve Lebanon.

I believe nobody is stronger than the state. So the state would be strong, and we have to work altogether to make the strength of the state.

I am keen to maintain very good relations and develop the relationship with the United States.