MP Qassem Hashem of the Development and Liberation parliamentary bloc said on Tuesday that the initiative presented by Speaker Berri to ease the formation of a government “could be the last chance” for Lebanon to have a government.
“Everyone is counting on the initiative of Berri which could be the last chance,” said Hashem.
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He assured that negotiations and contacts between political leaders are “ongoing albeit at a slower pace.”
“We have to be optimistic. Lebanon is a country of surprises,” he added.
He commented on media reports that the PM-designate Saad Hariri could step back from his task to form a government amid hurdles obstructing his mission.
“Hariri’s resignation is set aside for the time being. An opportunity is given now to the contacts (between leaders),” he said.
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He said in order to push the formation process forward, French contacts with Berri ar underay for that purpose.
Berri’s initiative suggests a 24-minister line-up based on the 8+8+8 formula.
This article has been adapted from its original source.
