Sfeir Welcomes Hariri”s Designation, Criticizes High Petrol Prices
Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir welcomed in Sunday”s sermon Saad Hariri”s designation for the premiership as a "very good" step.
"We wish him luck in his mission to form a government," he said. He added: "deputies will decide whether or not the formation will face hurdles."
On another note, Sfeir criticized the high cost of petrol warning it "did encourage summertime tourist season."
He voiced hope officials will "address the issue as soon as possible by striking a balance between consumer needs and their (financial) capabilities."