Issue of Deputy Premier Privileges Should be Resolved by Dialogue
Information Minister Tareq Mitri said Thursday that the issue of privileges of the deputy prime minister should be resolved by dialogue.
"The issue of privileges of the deputy premier is a just cause, but should be resolved by dialogue and in line with the Constitution and the Taif Accord," Mitri said at a press conference.
Deputy Premier Issam Abu Jamra has called for establishing his own office at the Grand Serail so he can "keep an eye" on Prime Minister Fouad Saniora.
Abu Jamra said he would suggest amending the text of the prime minister performance management system "such as it preserves the role of deputy prime minister."