Sfeir Urges Speeding up Cabinet Formation without Rushing it
Following a visit to Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir in Diman, MP Samir Jisr, member of "Lebanon First" bloc, said the Patriarch wishes that "the Cabinet formation be accelerated, however without rush, as delay will have a negative impact on the country."
On scheduling the Cabinet lineup before Ramadan, Jisr told reporters: "it is wiser not to link any matter to a timetable," and added "the most important is to calm down the political atmosphere and remove all obstacles."
Regarding "the PM-designate not being a mailing box" underlined in both March 14 Movement and al-Mustaqbal”s statement, Jisr confirmed "Article 53 in the Constitution places the formation of the Cabinet in the hands of both the President of the Republic and the PM-designate who have the right of evaluating and deciding."
In reference to the demands of Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel Aoun, Jisr reiterated "every political party has the right to demand, but that does not imply that their demands have to be accepted by the President of the Republic and the PM-designate."
Answering reporters after meeting Patriarch Sfeir, MP Strida Geagea stated: "The Lebanese Forces are being attacked for their stable and unchanged positions and that what is strengthening them."
When asked about the LF”s stance vis-à-vis Jumblat, MP Geagea said: "It will be announced in an elaborated and direct upcoming statement."