Salam says he's the one picking ministers after 'consultations' with blocs

Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam has reassured that the government formation process is “moving forward positively according to the reformist, salvation course” that he had pledged and in line with the “standards” that he has already announced.

“Any talk about ministerial candidates who are being imposed on me is baseless, seeing as I’m the one who picks ministers, after consultations with the various parliamentary blocs, to finalize a line-up that suits my vision for the government,” Salam added.

He also said that the reports about disputes between him and some forces and parties are inaccurate, seeing as he is “positively communicating with everyone.”