FPM urges Mikati to 'stop wasting time,' start forming govt.

The Free Patriotic Movement said Tuesday that PM-designate Najib Mikati's vacation trip has cost Lebanon $250 million.

"Each day without a government costs Lebanon $25 million," the FPM posted on social media, urging Mikati to stop "wasting time" and to start forming a government.

Last week, President Michel Aoun exchanged statements with Mikati concerning the government formation file, as Mikati accused Aoun of never calling back after he asked to meet him and Aoun responded that he was waiting for a new approach in light of the observations that he had expressed over the proposed line-up.

"The President will not give up his full constitutional partnership in the formation of the government," Aoun said. Mikati responded that he is not seeking to prevent Aoun from voicing reservations.

Mikati had also slammed the Presidency's silence in the face of fake news and "repeated offences" against him. He said it's the President's responsibility to refute what is being said.