Aude meets Mikati, says security 'can't be outsourced'

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Wednesday held a meeting with Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut Elias Aude.

“His Eminence supports the election of a president as soon as possible and within the real democratic system,” Mikati said after the talks.

“As for security, His Eminence said that security cannot be outsourced and that the state should be fully in charge of citizens’ security,” Mikati added.

“Security must be strict and let no one think that they can replace the state,” the premier quoted Aude as saying.

The Metropolitan also raised “many questions” related to the probe into the Beirut port explosion and the file of aid for those affected, Mikati added.