The Lebanese prime minister-designate Nawaf Salam started on Wednesday a two-day round of non-binding parliamentary consultations at the headquarters of the House.
The two parliamentary blocs of “Loyalty to Resistance” and “Development and Liberation” abstained from attending the consultations in protest of the process of the prime minister designation which excluded the only political representatives of the Shia sect.
House Speaker Nabih Berri, who is also the Head of “Development and Liberation” bloc, abstained from attending the meeting with Salam, knowing that, in accordance with the protocols of the consultations, the PM-designate must first meet with the speaker of the parliament.
In the details of the consultations, Salam met with the various blocs which raised different demands regarding the socioeconomic issues in the country and affirmed rejection of exclusion and isolation.
The “Democratic Gathering” parliamentary bloc, led by MP Taymour Jumblatt, described Lebanon’s current juncture as “a historic moment,” emphasizing the importance of seizing the opportunity to rebuild the country.
“We are at a pivotal stage in Lebanon, and we have the chance to create a state and a future for this nation. We conveyed this message to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, extending our best wishes for his success in this challenging new mission,” Jumblatt said.
The “Democratic Gathering” leader went on to underscored the necessity of inclusivity and dialogue.
Member of Parliament, George Adwan, speaking on behalf of the “Strong Republic” parliamentary bloc, on Wednesday described the bloc’s meeting with Prime Minister-designate, Nawaf Salam, as “a constructive dialogue aimed at forming the government.”
MP Ibrahim Kanaan said, following the “Independent Consultative Gathering” bloc’s meeting with Prime Minister-designate that “what matters the most is to rescue Lebanon and exit the dark tunnel.”
Source: Al-Manar English Website
