Report: Positive Govt. Drive Result of Iranian, French Pressure
The positive indications from the government formation process do not reflect the domestic tensions but rather regional developments that will gradually materialize in the Syrian arena and consequently have an impact on the entire region, a media report published Sunday said.
“Iran is pushing for a speedy government formation ahead of the expected sanctions on it, while France is moving towards the Middle East, especially Lebanon, with a French delegation expected in the country next week,” An Nahar daily quoted sources informed on the formation process as saying.
Meanwhile, observers are anticipating a meeting that is supposed to be held between Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and Free Patriotic Movement chief MP Jebran Bassil.
Hariri will “explore his stance and the extent of concessions that the FPM might offer,” An Nahar said.
“The meeting may be held before Bassil leaves on a Gulf tour this evening,” the daily added.
Hariri had on Thursday announced that the new government could be formed within seven to ten days.
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