As the first phase of municipal elections is set to kick off in the Mount Lebanon governorate on Sunday, the Ministry of Interior urged citizens to turn out in large numbers, stressing the vital role of voting in strengthening the country’s democratic process.

“Because the foundation of the country starts at the municipal level... Vote!” the ministry stated in a message posted to its official social media account.

It emphasized that the elections should be conducted in an environment of full transparency and democratic integrity.