Syria Informed Jumblat about its Frustration over Cabinet Deadlock

by Naharnet Newsdesk almost 13 years

Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat expressed the Syrian officials’ annoyance over the delay in the Lebanese cabinet formation, after his return from Damascus Thursday night.

“The Syrian officials are aware of the true reasons behind the delay in the government formation,” according to information obtained by al-Liwaa newspaper on Friday.

Jumblat discussed the Syrian-Lebanese bilateral relations and the general developments with Maj. Gen. Mohammed Nassif and a number of officials in Damascus.

Meanwhile, the PSP leader’s envoy Caretaker Minister Ghazi al-Aridi held talks with Premier-designate Najib Miqati on Thursday, the second meeting between the two men in 24 hours.

Aridi informed Miqati about Jumblat’s visit to Syria.

The caretaker minister told al-Manar television after his return to Beirut that Syria encouraged the government’s formation.

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True Lebanese (Guest) almost 13 years

Well said Rudy.
Unfortunately many Lebanese still think it is their business.
We are sincerely hoping they will come back to their senses one day.