Al-Rahi Stresses from Brazil Need to Form New Government

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi criticized the delay in the formation of a new government, reported the National News Agency Wednesday.

He stressed the need to form a new cabinet because the “delay cannot persist longer than this.”

He made his remarks upon his arrival in Sao Paolo, Brazil as part of his ongoing tour of South America.

Al-Rahi also emphasized the need for political powers to reach an agreement over a new parliamentary electoral law, “which should offer fair representation to all Lebanese.”

To that end, he also highlighted the importance of holding the elections as scheduled on June 16.

Prime Minister-designate Tammam Salam is seeking the formation of a cabinet of national interests that will be able to hold the elections.

The March 8 camp is seeking the formation of a political cabinet, while the rival March 14 alliance is demanding the establishment of a neutral one.

Political parties have so far failed to reach an agreement on a new electoral law, which is threatening the postponement of the polls.