British Foreign Minister William Hague expressed concern over the situation in Lebanon after Prime Minister Najib Miqati's cabinet resigned, urging all parties to work for "a more consensual government" as the challenges from Syria grow.

"It is critical that all parties in Lebanon prioritize national interests and ... reach a broad consensus to enable parliamentary elections to take place within the legal and constitutional framework," Hague said in a statement issued late Saturday.

Head of the Economic Committees Adnan Kassar said on Sunday that he is a “permanent” candidate to the premiership, considering that he is able to take the country to safety.

“Whenever the country enters political vacuum, parties propose my name to the premiership as they have confidence that I can guarantee the country's safety,” Kassar said in an interview with the Saudi Okaz newspaper.

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati stressed on Sunday that he has conditions to accept his nomination to the premiership, revealing that former PM Saad Hariri contacted him after his resignation to congratulate him on his “bold step.”

“I have conditions to accept my nomination to premiership. We should know the nature of the next government and from whom it will consist. It should be useful and positive,” Miqati told the pan-Arab daily al-Hayat.

Al-Mustaqbal parliamentary bloc head MP Fouad Saniora hailed on Sunday the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Miqati's cabinet, considering that the premiers move will “benefit” Lebanon.

“Although it came late, the important thing is that it happened... It will be a breakthrough for the crises linked to the government,” Saniora said in comments published in the Kuwaiti al-Seyassah newspaper.

Caretaker Interior Minister Marwan Charbel stressed on Sunday that the situation in the northern city of Tripoli improved, pointing out that the army is carrying out its task within the available capabilities.

“The army fortified its deployment in Tripoli and entered several neighborhoods clashing with gunmen,” Charbel told Voice of Lebanon radio (93.3).

Speaker Nabih Berri called on March 14 alliance to engage in dialogue with foes after the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Miqati's cabinet, stressing that the all-party talks should focus on the formation of a new government.

“The way is open for the resumption of dialogue under the auspices of President (Michel) Suleiman,” Berri said in comments published in An Nahar on Sunday.

Samir Abi Lamaa, a former head of the lawyers syndicate, was Saturday elected as the new president of the Maronite League, while Maurice Khawwam was elected as deputy president, state-run National News Agency reported.

The list headed by Abi Lamaa won 12 seats as the rival list headed by Antoine Qlimos -- also a former head of the lawyers syndicate – won three seats, NNA said.

British Foreign Minister William Hague on Saturday expressed concern about the violence in Tripoli and urged all Lebanese parties to work for "a more consensual government," in the wake of the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Miqati.

"It is critical that all parties in Lebanon prioritize national interests and ... reach a broad consensus to enable parliamentary elections to take place within the legal and constitutional framework," he said in a statement.

Caretaker Interior Minister Marwan Charbel on Saturday called for a speedy formation of a consensual new government, warning that the deadly unrest in the northern city of Tripoli is "very dangerous" and that entire Lebanon is in danger.

“It is the right of the citizen to ask about the measures taken by the Lebanese state concerning the situation in Tripoli, and the state does not only mean the government, but also the administrative and security institutions,” Charbel said at a press conference he held after a security meeting at Tripoli's serail.

Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel on Saturday described Prime Minister Najib Miqati's resignation as “a correct and brave decision,” stressing the need to resume national dialogue sessions.

“We are going through a very difficult period. Either we enter a tunnel that is darker and more difficult than the previous, or we benefit from Miqati's initiative to fulfill the people's wish by forming a salvation government,” Gemayel said in an interview on Radio Voice of Lebanon (100.5).