Opposition MPs convened at the headquarters of the Lebanese Kataeb Party, with the participation of MPs Elias Hankash, Nadim Gemayel, Ghassan Hasbani, Ashraf Rifi, Fouad Makhzoumi, Mark Daou, Waddah Sadek, Bilal Hocheimi, Michel Moawad, and Michel Doueihi.

After the meeting, MP Ghassan Hasbani read the statement, stating: "We, as opposition MPs, met in our regular gatherings in light of the approaching presidential election session on January 9 and the historic developments in the region, particularly with Syria's liberation from the Assad regime."

The opposition views this development positively, as the regime that carried out all forms of criminality against Lebanon, its people, and its national leaders has been removed. This regime tortured, killed, destroyed, abducted, arrested, and silenced voices. The opposition believes that relations between the two countries should be based on the principles of respecting sovereignty, equality, and the mutual interests, stability, and security of both nations."

Regarding the presidential file, the statement noted that the opposition approaches the January 9 session with utmost seriousness, stressing that handling this pivotal moment with the required will lead to the election of a president who would be the first step toward rescuing Lebanon. This, however, requires distancing from the approach that prevailed during the period of obstruction and selecting a leader capable of addressing the demands of the current phase.

The attendees emphasized that the next president will have the task of respecting and implementing the Lebanese Constitution, the Taif Agreement, and international resolutions guaranteeing sovereignty.

They also stressed the importance of restoring Lebanon's Arab and international relations to rebuild trust in the country.

Additionally, they called for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, which necessitates the disarmament of all non-state actors and the exclusive control of arms by legitimate constitutional forces over all Lebanese territories, including both the northern and southern Litani regions.

The attendees affirmed their commitment to closely monitoring this issue.

They considered the next phase to be one of rebuilding Lebanon on strong constitutional foundations, starting with the election of a president and adherence to a clear roadmap.

This roadmap, they noted, must prioritize reconciliation among the Lebanese, collaboration with a prime minister and a cohesive government focused on the country's and its people's interests, and the initiation of structural reforms in governance and the economy following years of collapse. They also stressed the need for commitment to financial and economic reforms and the fight against corruption.