Hariri Working on Cabinet Formula, Will Meet Suleiman in 48 Hours
A week after his appointment, Premier-designate Saad Hariri is working on finding the appropriate cabinet formula to propose it to President Michel Suleiman, Hariri”s close circles said.
He is "working seriously and with calm on a formula that he will propose to President Michel Suleiman and then political forces," Hariri”s circles told An Nahar newspaper in remarks published Saturday. "The reactions will unveil the real atmosphere which we hope it would be positive.
The sources refused to give a timeframe for cabinet formation, saying "political contacts are underway with all sides in the majority and the opposition alike."
Opposition sources told An Nahar, however, that discussions haven”t yet reached the stage of finding a cabinet formula.
Sources following up contacts between Baabda palace and Qoreitem said a meeting could be held between Suleiman and Hariri in the next 48 hours to discuss cabinet formation.