The new government and its premier Najib Miqati have a “real desire” to pull the country out of its crisis through all the available means, informed political sources said.

Miqati is keen on restoring Lebanon’s relations with the Arab and Gulf countries, the sources told the PSP’s al-Anbaa newspaper in remarks published Monday.

The newly formed Lebanese cabinet held its first session today, Monday, at the Baabda Palace, headed by President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Najib Miqati.

Before the session, a protocol photo of the new government was taken in the presence of President Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri and PM Miqati.

Lebanon's TV star-turned-information minister Georges Kordahi returned Sunday to Beirut from the UAE in order to assume his missions as a member of the new government.

Perhaps the best-known face in the new government, Kordahi's years as the host of the Arabic version of the popular game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' made him a household name in the entire region.

The EU on Sunday called on Lebanon to urgently implement the measures and reforms needed to address the multiple crises affecting the country, including “an agreement with the International Monetary Fund.”

“The European Union welcomes the announcement that President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Najib Miqati signed a decree forming a government in Lebanon on Friday,” it said in a statement by its spokesman.

The Free Patriotic Movement has said that its parliamentary bloc will grant its votes of confidence to Najib Miqati's government based on its program, pouring cold water on the premier’s announcement that the FPM had agreed to give prior confidence.

Speaking to the PSP’s al-Anbaa news portal, MP Farid al-Bustani of the FPM-led Strong Lebanon bloc said “the issue of the bloc’s voting on confidence is mainly linked to the content of the government’s policy statement.”

Prime Minister Najib Miqati has said that since his designation as premier he has been communicating with Arab funds in order to reactivate support projects for Lebanon, noting that he talked to Kuwait to “revive a soft, long-term loan for accomplishing the electricity plan and building plants.”

Kuwait “has always been at the forefront of supporting Lebanon” and “has provided it with urgent and necessary aid during the major crises,” Miqati said in an interview with the Kuwaiti al-Jarida newspaper.

Lebanese commentators have voiced skepticism over the bankrupt state's ability to win back the support of foreign donors after political factions finally agreed a new government following 13 months of horse-trading.

Lebanon's new government, finally formed in the throes of an accelerating economic meltdown after 13 months of political deadlock, has its work cut out.

A settlement was reached between President Michel Aoun and PM-designate Najib Miqati over the thorny issue of the so-called “blocking one-third” share in the new government, media reports said on Saturday.

The reports said the alleged settlement reassures Aoun over his concerns on Christian representation should the government assume presidential powers when his tenure ends.

French President Emmanuel Macron “congratulates himself on the step of the Lebanese government’s formation,” the Elysee Palace said, a few hours after Prime Minister Najib Miqati formed his third government.

“Macron wishes Miqati success in his mission in the service of the people,” the Palace added.