MTC Touch to Continue Functioning, Cabinet Meeting Cancelled
A Cabinet meeting set for Sunday to discuss the cellular network issue has been cancelled in light of MTC Touch company”s decision to continue functioning for another two months awaiting completion of the tender offer.
A statement by the prime minister”s office said the Cabinet session was scheduled for Sunday as a result of MTC Touch”s negative position, pointing that "contacts have succeeded in overcoming the negative stance."
Prime Minister Fouad Saniora denied having any "problems" with MTC, adding that the company did not refuse to renew the contract for two months until the tender.
An extraordinary session was to be held on Sunday upon Telecommunications Minister Jebran Bassil”s request to discuss the cellular network issue.