Govt. formation struggle: Any progress soon?
Circles close to the Free Patriotic Movement told al-Joumhouria newspaper, in remarks published Wednesday, that the worst thing that might happen is to give the presidential powers to a caretaker government.
The sources urged for a quick formation before the end of President Michel Aoun's term.
While the daily considered that there will be no progress regarding the government formation in the coming days, al-Manar TV said that there is no rupture between Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati. "The hitch is in the suggestions, not in the appointments," al-Manar added.
On another note, Ali Darwish, former MP in Mikati's bloc, said that the PM-designate is open to all suggestions and affirmed that Mikati is on good terms with Aoun.
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Government top 10 reshuffles if truly for Lebanon's interests:
1. Carlos Ghosn (Industry/Renewable Energy)
2. Nadim Koteich (Foreign)
3. Salem Machnouk (Interior)
4. Mohamad Jawad Khalifeh (Health)
5. Maxime Chaya (Sport)
6. Najat Saliba (Environment)
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7. Nawaf Salam (Justice)
8. Neemat Frem (Economy)
9. Ziad Hawat (Defense)
10. Gebran Bassil (IN PRISON)
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Government Top Priorities if truly working for Lebanon's interests:
1. Neutrality (UN charter)
2. No arms outside army. 120 days to disarm all militias including HizbIran.
3. Demarcation of all land and maritime borders starting with Shebaa
4. Insuring no future oil/gas revenues go to rockets/tools of oppression as in Iran
5. Political reform and decentralization. Full transparency & accountability.
6. Digitize/on-line all government processes and permits.
