Suleiman Hopes Ministerial Statement Will Be Swiftly Devised
President Michel Suleiman remarked on Monday that the formation of a new cabinet reflects a positive image of Lebanon when its rulers manage to agree on their affairs.
He hoped that the cabinet will “swiftly devise a ministerial statement in order for it to be later subject to a vote of confidence at parliament.”
Once approved, the cabinet can later work on meeting constitutional deadlines, such as staging the presidential elections on time, he added.
Moreover, he hoped that the government will be able to make up for lost time and accomplish as many achievements as possible.
Suleiman had held separate talks earlier on Monday with Army Commander General Jean Qahwaji, Foreign Minister Jebran Bassil, and a number of new and outgoing ministers.
The 24-member government was formed on Saturday after a deadlock that lasted nearly 11 months.
It is set to convene on Tuesday in order to appoint the committee that will be tasked with devising the policy statement.
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