Sunday
Nov082009
Lebanon Breakthrough: Hariri and Hezbollah Agree on New Government
Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 8:11
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Since June, Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri has not been able to form a national unity government due to Hezbollah's reservations. However, on Saturday, politicians from both camps confirmed that the Government is to be announced in the next two days.
Okab Sakr, who is close to Hariri, said, "The government is as good as formed. It's all about the final touches now and its formation will be completed this weekend." A Hezbollah statement confirmed, "Participants at the talks have agreed to forge ahead with the formation of the national unity government in accordance with the regulations that were agreed upon during the negotiations that had been conducted."
It is expected that the Cabinet will consist of 15 ministers from Hariri's coalition and 10 from the opposition, including two Hezbollah ministers and five ministers approved by President Michel Suleiman.
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Since June, Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri has not been able to form a national unity government due to Hezbollah's reservations. However, on Saturday, politicians from both camps confirmed that the Government is to be announced in the next two days.Okab Sakr, who is close to Hariri, said, "The government is as good as formed. It's all about the final touches now and its formation will be completed this weekend." A Hezbollah statement confirmed, "Participants at the talks have agreed to forge ahead with the formation of the national unity government in accordance with the regulations that were agreed upon during the negotiations that had been conducted."
It is expected that the Cabinet will consist of 15 ministers from Hariri's coalition and 10 from the opposition, including two Hezbollah ministers and five ministers approved by President Michel Suleiman.
Reader Comments (1)
Hezbollah had already agreed to the 15-10 formula a while back but now the govt. gave in and allowed Hezbollah to keep certain key portfolios.