The president of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, signed a decree for the formation of a new government headed by the designated prime minister, Nawaf Salam, after almost a month of intense consultations between the political blocks to end with More than two years of interim in the Executive.
“President Aoun signed the decree of acceptance of the resignation of the government of Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the designation of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam for government formation,” said the Lebanese presidency in a statement, where he added that The new executive is composed of 24 portfolios.
After the signing, the general secretary of the Council of Lebanese Ministers, Mahmoud Makkiehas announced in a brief appearance from the presidential palace of Baabda the names of the ministers that make up this new executive, formed just ten days before the expiration of the extension of high the fire with Israel.
The new Minister of National DefenseMichael Mansaq, close to President Aoun; The Foreign and Expatrieros holdersYusef Raye; the economy and commerce, Amer Lebsaq; that of displacedKamal shehde; o El de Public healthRakan Nasr el DIN, according to the official.
Only four women appear in this new government and will occupy the portfolios of tourism, social affairs, youth and sport, in addition to environment.
Government formation occurs after three intense weeks of consultations Among the formations, since Salam was appointed as Prime Minister on January 14, and just after the visit initiated on Friday of the United States Special Envoy for the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus.
The American said yesterday from Beirut that her country will not allow the participation of the Chií Hizbulá group in the new executive, as part of its “red lines” Regarding the decimated training, although the Lebanese presidency later distanced himself from these statements.
On January 9, the Lebanese Parliament ended more than two years of vacuum at the State Headquarters by appointing Aoun and, just four days later, Salam was chosen to lead a new government that replaces the current one, in functions from the legislative elections of May 2022.
The UN and the EU celebrate the newly released government
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennishas applauded the formation of the Lebanese government as the opening of “a new and brighter chapter for Lebanon.”
“United Nations hopes to work with the Lebanese government in its efforts to promote key reforms and consolidate safety and stability through the full application of UN resolutions,” added in a message posted on its social network account X.
The high representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallasthe firm has also applauded. “I warmly congratulate Lebanon for the formation of a new government and wish the prime minister and the entire government much success in the realization of the aspirations of the Lebanese people.”
“The EU reaffirms its firm support to the Lebanese people and, in particular, to the reconstruction of state institutions capable of fulfilling their mission at the service of all citizens. We are willing to support the new government in the application of an agenda oriented to the Reform and with vision of the future, “he added.
Also the European Union ambassador to Lebanon, Sragrast of Anleshas declared the support without palliative of the European bloc to the new Lebanese government.
“We celebrate Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to adopt a reformist agenda. The reforms are necessary for the future of Lebanon and we will continue to support them. We have all political actors not only to adopt reforms, but also to implement them, “he said.
Spain supports the new executive
The Government of Spain has greeted the formation of the new Lebanese government by the Prime Minister, Salam nawafAct “that ends the institutional vacuum in the country”, after signing this Saturday the decree of government formation “of reform and rescue” together with the president of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun.
As indicated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement, “Spain will continue working to support the consolidation of Alto El Fuego in Lebanon and the application of Resolution 1701 of the Security Council as one of the main taxpayers to Finul (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) and supporting the redeployment of the Armed Forces of Lebanon. “
“The Government will work with the new authorities of Lebanon to support the necessary economic, political and social reforms in favor of stability, social peace and economic recovery in the country,” says the aforementioned statement.
