Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Tuesday chaired a cabinet session at the Grand Serail. After extending well-wishes marking the Adha holiday, Mikati addressed the cabinet with an opening speech.

“Since we called for a cabinet session, we have been hearing objections by some amateur disrupters and some statements that question the constitutionality of the session under the pretext that we are confiscating the powers of the President of the Republic,” Mikati said.

“It is strange that some parties continue to fail to carry out their duties in electing a President of the Republic, yet they are prejudiced against the government. Therefore, we call for expediting the election of a President; we are not fans of creating problems, but we are endeavoring to preserve state institutions, serve citizens, and manage urgent matters. We are against disruption and support continuous productivity,” Mikati added.

After discussing an agenda consisting of 35 items, the cabinet endorsed the military officers’ promotions.

Education Minister says 2023 Brevet exams cancelled

Caretaker Education Minister, on Wednesday said in the wake of the cabinet session that the Lebanese Government had taken a decision to cancel the 2023 Intermediate Certificate (Brevet) due to logistical difficulties within the security forces.”

However, Halabi affirmed that funds to administer secondary exams have been secured.

Source: NNA