The first cabinet session kicked off on Tuesday at the Baabda Presidential Palace under the chairmanship of President Michel Sleiman and upon the invitation of Prime Minister Tammam Salam.
At the beginning of the ministerial session, President Sleiman said the new cabinet reflects the image of the Lebanese nation, stressing the importance of aiding the cabinet and providing it with the appropriate cover to prepare for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
For his part, PM Salam said the new cabinet will work for maintaining the country’s stability, adding that ministers should work on selecting their priorities.
During the session, the committee tasked with drafting the ministerial statement was formed.
The committee, comprised of Ministers Mohammad Fneish, Ali Hassan Khalil, Wael Abou Faour, Sejaan Azzi, Gebran Bassil, Nouhad Mashnouq, and Boutros Harb, is expected to hold its first session on Wednesday at the Grand Serail under the chairmanship of PM Salam.
Meanwhile, Justice Minister Ashraf Rifi said the country’s crisis will reach its end if the atmosphere remains positive in the upcoming 4 months.