Aoun says spared no effort for reform, urges formation of new govt.

President Michel Aoun said Monday that he has “spared no effort in order to achieve the aspired reform.”

He, however, added that each time he used to “run into domestic obstacles that left their negative repercussions on the progress of the situations.”

Aoun voiced his remarks in a meeting with a delegation from the American Task Force for Lebanon comprised of Edward Gabriel, Nijad Fares and Jay Ghazal. The delegation was accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea.

“The negotiations with the International Monetary Fund have reached specific results that must be continued and it is necessary to form a new government to follow up on this essential file that is vital for the future of economic revival,” Aoun added.

Responding to a question from the delegation, the President stressed that “it is unacceptable to delay the process of demarcating the southern maritime border” with Israel.

He also underscored the need to “activate the U.S. mediation that is being led by Ambassador Amos Hochstein, in order to reach quick results and enable Lebanon to invest in its oil and gas rights in its waters, while preserving the stability of the border.”

Aoun also emphasized that the “time factor” is crucial in this regard.