Miqati Extends his Hand but Refuses to Make Commitments to Any Side
Prime Minister-designate Najib Miqati reiterated that his hand was extended to the March 14 forces to form a national unity cabinet that serves Lebanon and its citizens.
“If we want our country to be united and stable … we should join hands,” Miqati told As Safir daily in remarks published Monday.
“I am not after posts and I am aware of the responsibility given to me … that’s why I renew my invitation to all sides to become part of the national unity government,” he said.
He reiterated that he won’t become “the captive of dates” on the formation of the government. “I am with speed but not hastiness and I hope that the cabinet will see light at the appropriate time.”
Asked if he was maneuvering in the dialogue with March 14 over the alliance’s participation in the cabinet, Miqati said: “I have been honest in my choices and proposals and I want to break alignments and transform the cabinet into a productive institution.”
“The same way I refused to make vows to the March 8 team, I refused to make commitments to the other side,” the premier-designate added.
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