Lebanese cabinet dicussed thoroughly in its latest extraordinary session at Baabda Palace the media situation and its negative impact on the relations with Arab countries in general and Syria in particular.

Pan-Arab daily newspaper "al-Hayat" reported that some ministers demanded "control" on media outlets when discussing relations with Syria or inter-Lebanese political situation.

Al-Hayat, citing ministerial sources, said other ministers, including former information minister Ghazi Aridi, argued that putting an end to political bickering is the responsibility of the different factions' leaders.

President Suleiman, however, said that implementing the Syrian-Lebanese Sumiit decisions is tied to media and political situation.

Suleiman said "The Damascus summit was not a passing moment but resulted from the course of a long history of hostility and dependency."

"Establishing diplomatic ties is an essential decision," Suleiman added, noting that decrees in Beirut and Damascus would be issued next Thursday to formally establish these ties.

Suleiman, according to al-Hayat, called for "improving political parole and performance", asking the ministers to convey to their political leaders that "controlling negative media output that damages our relations with Arab friendly countries is in the interest" of Lebanon.

Premier Saniora suggested holding a meeting with media administrators to put an end to persisting political "campaigns" without really "suppressing the freedom of speech and press".