Caretaker Interior and Municipalities Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq declared Thursday that “it is only a matter of days before Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri returns and resumes his contacts with all parties in order to find a solution for the obstacle,” adding that the calm dialogue is key to form a cabinet based on national criteria.
Following his meeting with Mufti of the Republic Sheikh Abdel Latif Darian at Dar a-Fatwa, al-Mashnouq stressed that Hariri will not resign and will form the government, pointing out that the independent Sunni MPs made their demands “through a political party not suitable for this demand.”
Al-Mashnouq stated that the mufti is always ready to deploy efforts to facilitate the matters, adding that he is on constant contact with Maronite Patriarch Beshara Boutros Rai and Hariri.
Answering a question, the minister stressed that the relations with Saudi Arabia are clear and transparent, noting that Riyadh is a friend during this phase.