Miqati Meets Aoun, Hopes Cabinet Will Resume Sessions Soon

Prime Minister Najib Miqati on Wednesday held a meeting with President Michel Aoun over the current developments, including Information Minister Georges Kordhai’s remarks and Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi’s initiative for resolving the controversy over the port blast probe.

“We tackled several issues, especially the patriarch’s initiative,” Miqati said after the talks, hoping the initiative will materialize soon and will lead to a resumption of Cabinet sessions.

“What’s important is to purify the atmosphere and for the judicial course to be fully rectified according to the applicable laws and the constitution’s stipulations,” the premier added.

Responding to a question, he said: “We’re seeking through contacts to resume Cabinet’s meetings at the judiciary performs its role without any political interference.”

“As for the Tayyouneh incidents, let the investigation take its course,” Miqati added.

According to media reports, al-Rahi’s initiative calls for parliament to refer ex-PM Hassan Diab and three ex-ministers to the Higher Council for the Trial of Presidents and Ministers and for Beirut blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar to continue his investigations without questioning politicians.