President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, affirmed that he insisted on the fairness of the concept of national unity in his approach to forming a government, especially since the government crisis has lasted longer than it should.

The President stressed that consultations will continue to mature a quick solution that leads to the birth of the new government.

President Aoun’s positions were conveyed by former Minister Sheikh Wadih El-Khazen after a meeting, today at Baabda Palace.

In rhe meeting, internal affairs and recent developments were discussed, including the government’s situation, “Which cannot continue as it is in light of the worrying economic and living conditions in the country” El-Khazen said.

Former Minister Al-Khazen added: “I felt from His Excellency the President his insistence on the fairness of the concept of national unity in dealing with the crisis of forming the government, which lasted more than it should, and which threatens the safety of living life and the dangers it may lead to the security of all citizens who are eager to get out of this cycle, against letting the deepening crisis interact on the future of the country, which has become at a difficult and rugged crossroads”.

“His Excellency the President assured me that he is continuing in the consultations he is undertaking to seek a quick solution in cooperation with Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati that will lead to the formation of a rescue government that oversees the proper functioning of all sectors of the state, so the wheel of work returns to the institutions, political life is regulated, the judiciary regains its independence, the country its security, and the economy its vitality” El-Khazen said.

El-Khazen concluded: “It remains to say that it is necessary to support the directives of the President of the Republic and facilitate his mission with the designated premier, in order to reach a government that is acceptable to the citizen, and to consolidate the country’s unity definitely to prevent strife, and the settlement projects that are looming on the horizon”.

Adha Congratulations:

President Aoun received more cables of congratulations on the blessed Al-Adha feast, most notably from the President of the Republic of Tunisia, Kais Saied.

President Saied said: “On the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha, I would like to address your Excellency on behalf of myself and on behalf of the Tunisian people, my sincere congratulations and best wishes, asking God Almighty to protect you under his care, grant you abundant health and wellness, and grant the brotherly Lebanese people further progress and prosperity.

In this fragrant atmosphere of faith in which the guests of the Almighty turn to the Almighty God with supplication and praise for His blessings and in which Muslims conjure the values of sacrifice and compassion, I can only ask God to give us, you, and all the peoples of the Islamic nation as a whole, the kindness and contentment, and to restore to us such a noble occasion in blessing”.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon