Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miakti stressed on Thursday on Lebanon's absolute adherence to its sovereignty, rights and wealth in its territorial waters and economic zone, expressing desire to reach a negotiated solution with Israel regarding the demarcation of the maritime borders.
Mikati’s comments were made during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York whereby he revealed that there has been a concrete progress in this regard.
As for the International Monetary Fund, he noted that the Lebanese government had signed a preliminary agreement with the Fund, and pledged to move forward with all the necessary legislative and administrative reforms to exit the current ordeal.