Saniora to Rename Hariri
Caretaker PM Fouad Saniora confirmed on Thursday that he would rename Saad Hariri as PM-designate during the upcoming consultations between President Michel Suleiman and parliamentary blocs.
Following a visit to Suleiman in Beiteddine, Saniora said that Hariri held "intensive talks with all Lebanese parties," and has always sought to "reduce tension.
Saniora added that the premier-designate had to step down due "to obstacles" put in his way.
The caretaker premier also voiced hope that nomination of the prime minister would be "kept away from external factors."
Furthermore, Saniora underlined that the activities of state institutions will continue despite the cabinet formation delay, stressing on the importance of "electing Lebanon as a non-permanent member of the U.N. Security Council" and expressing his satisfaction that Suleiman "is the best person to represent Lebanon" at the General Assembly meeting in New York later this month.