Miqati during First Cabinet Session: Govt. Will Work for Whole of Lebanon without Discrimination

Prime Minister Najib Miqati stated during the new government’s first session that it “will work for the whole of Lebanon and all Lebanese without discrimination or spite,” Information Minister Walid al-Daouq quoted him as saying.

He said in a statement after the session: “Lebanon is the victor and we cannot ignore the sacrifices that were made, especially that of Speaker Nabih Berri who asserted Sunni-Shiite unity, preventing strife from coming between them.”

Miqati stated that proving Lebanon’s ability to protect itself and avert conflicts are the main challenges facing the country.

He highlighted Lebanon’s ties with “friendly nations, especially those that stood by us during difficult times, most notably during Lebanon’s confrontation with Israel.”

He also urged the ministers to set people’s everyday issues as a priority, noting the various economic and social challenges facing Lebanon, which the premier said can be settled in a short period of time with the right amount of effort.