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Beirut: Michel Suleiman has been formally nominated for Lebanon's presidency with the backing of the majority coalition in parliament.
Lebanon’s former president Amin Gemayel on Sunday announced Suleiman’s nomination after meeting senior leaders of the ruling coalition.
However, before Suleiman can take office, the constitution, which says senior public servants can only run for president two years after leaving office, must be amended.
Emile Lahoud's term expired last week, but the vote was postponed several times and parliament is now to choose his successor on Friday.
The majority March 14 bloc has promised to support Suleiman and said it was willing to drop its opposition to constitutional amendments to allow Suleiman's candidacy.
Hezbollah ally Michel Aoun has said he would support Suleiman's candidacy if a constitutional amendment could be made.
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