Salam: Obstacles Hindering Govt., Debate over its Mechanism Result of Presidential Vacuum

Prime Minister Tammam Salam noted on Wednesday that the failure to elect a president has caused numerous problems regarding the functioning of the government.

He said: “The obstacles standing in the way of government work and the debate over its mechanism are a result of failing to elect a president.”

He made his remarks at that launch of the Arab Forum on Food Safety at the headquarters of General Union for Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for Arab Countries in Beirut.

Addressing food safety, the premier said: “The campaign is part of the government. The citizen's food became much better and is subject to the implementation of strong standards.”

Health Minister Wael Abou Faour had kicked off in October a campaign aimed at improving food standards throughout Lebanon.

A number of restaurants, slaughterhouses, warehouses, and other institutions were shut down for failing to meet the necessary conditions.

Several of them have however improved their standards and have since reopened.

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