Shafaq News/ On Saturday, LebanesePresident Joseph Aoun signed a decree approving the resignation of NajibMikati’s cabinet and appointing Nawaf Salam to lead a new government.
Aoun and Salam finalized theformation of a 24-member cabinet, more than three weeks after the Prime Minister-designatewas tasked with assembling a government under Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharingsystem.
Announcing the new government in apress conference, Salam expressed hope that it would serve as a “government ofreform and rescue,” emphasizing that “reform is the only path to truesalvation.” He also pledged to “ensure security and stability in Lebanon byfully implementing Resolution 1701 and the ceasefire agreement.”
Notably, the cabinet formation facedobstacles, particularly over the appointment of the fifth and final Shiiteminister, which intensified following US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East MorganOrtagus’ message to Aoun to “exclude Hezbollah from the new government.”
Despite this pressure, Hezbollah andits allies maintained their share of ministerial posts in the cabinet as inprevious cabinets.
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