On January 6, the Arab world endorsed in Cairo a three-point Arab plan, also known as the Arab initiative, to press for the immediate election of General Suleiman as new Lebanese president, while proceeding to form a government of national unity and drafting a new electoral law.

Lebanon's ruling majority and the opposition should respond to Moussa's efforts to implement the initiative and reach an agreement in light of the progress made during their meetings in Beirut last month, urged the resolution.

Lebanese presidential seat has been vacant since former President Emile Lahoud stepped down on November 24, 2007 and the sharply divided Lebanese parliament has delayed the elections for 15 times without a consensus.

Unidentified Palestinian representative attends the meeting at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo, Egypt, on March 5, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)