The Lebanese Forces on Wednesday said President Michel Suleiman should name the new defense and interior ministers.

The party's stand was outlined by its vice chairman, MP George Adwan during a meeting with Premier-designate Fouad Saniora.

"The president, according to the constitution, is the commander in chief of the armed forces," Adwan said.

"So how can we say we don't want the president to name the forthcoming interior and defense ministers?" he asked.

Press reports said the majority supports allowing Suleiman to name the two ministers, while the Hizbullah-led opposition wants to control one of the two key portfolios.

Adwan said the president should name two ministers trusted by him to control the two portfolios so that he can provide security and stability to the nation.