Head of the Independence Movement MP Michel Moawad called on caretaker Prime Minister to develop his position in order to reach a solution for the cabinet, urging him to nominate a PM who will obtain the support of the people and face the challenges of the upcoming phase.
He noted that “just like the Free Patriotic Movement was asked to sacrifice and grow its stance, all the other political forces are asked the same thing,” stressing that Hariri has to make concessions and sacrifice as well.
“I insist on the nomination proposed by Hariri and Hezbollah will have to respect any nomination made by Hariri,” Moawad said in a press conference held at Parliament.
He also emphasized in this regard that the political solution lies in the formation of a cabinet that can face the crisis and find solutions, adding that this cabinet will also have to gain the support of the political forces in order to be able to regain the confidence of the people and restore their trust in the state’s institutions.
The deputy announced that putting the security forces in confrontation with the people represents an existential danger on Lebanon, emphasizing that the main objective is to reconcile the people with the institutions and not the contrary.
Commenting on proposing the name of Nawaf Salam, he said that Salam has all the qualifications required and has represented Lebanon for a long time, adding that he is also approved by the people and even Hariri proposed his name during the negotiations.
Addressing Hezbollah, MP Moawad said: “The real danger is Lebanon’s collapse and I cannot understand how can a cabinet headed by a person like Nawaf Salam can represent a danger.”