Miqati: We are Keen on Abiding by Constitution in Forming New Government

Prime Minister-designate Najib Miqati stated on Tuesday that he sought to avoid getting involved in disputes between the political camps in Lebanon because any statement he makes may be misinterpreted and used out of context.

He said during a seminar at the Bristol Hotel: “I don’t want to become the victim of a certain political position or raise the Lebanese people’s expectations and then disappoint them after the announcement of the new government.”

“We want to solve problems in Lebanon, not increase them, and we don’t want the new government to become a new problem in the country,” he added.

“I prefer to adopt a lenient approach to ensure the country’s higher national interest,” he continued.

Miqati explained that he agreed to assume his role as prime minister in order to avert strife in Lebanon, preserve stability, and abide by the constitution.

“I want to adhere to the constitution, which will consequently preserve the country,” he stressed.