The House of Parliament on Monday held a legislative session and passed an appropriation bill for public sector salaries and transportation allowances.

Despite the presidential vacuum and the absence of an effective government, the parliament in Lebanon continues to perform its constitutional and national duties to guarantee the regularity of the public facilities.

In this context, House Speaker Nabih Berri responded to the objections to the government and parliament convening amid the presidential vacuum, saying, “If we listen to them. we do not work at all.”

Mikati: 2023 state budget is ready

Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Monday affirmed during the legislative session that the 2023 state budget was ready. “We will call for successive government sessions to approve it,” he added.

“The Ministry of Finance will send the final draft of the 2023 state budget to the government before the end of June to start discussing it,” Mikati explained.

Regarding the cabinet convening with a complete agenda, Mikati said: “The government is playing its caretaker role in running the affairs of the state and citizens. No items that cater for personal interests are being passed.”

Source: Al-Manar English Website and NNA