The Council of ministers approved on Wednesday the promotion of Army and security officers and decided to cancel the official Brevet exam. The ministers also discussed the visit of French envoy Jean Yves le Drian who is on a mission by to help facilitate the election of a president.
Caretaker Prime minister, Najib Mikati criticized ministers that boycotted the session, considering this act “unconstitutional”.
Ministers who are considered aligned with the Free Patriotic Movement, accused Mikati of overstepping his duties and assuming presidential powers.
Despite the boycott, the 24-member cabinet still achieved the two-thirds quorum to meet and issue necessary decrees.
“It is strange that some parties continue to fail to carry out their duties in electing a President, yet they are prejudiced against the government. Therefore, we call for expediting the election of a President; we are not fans of creating problems, but we are endeavoring to preserve state institutions, serve citizens, and manage urgent matters. We are against disruption and support continuous productivity,” Mikati said.
The Cabinet also approved a decree that would make Civil Defense volunteers full-timers after serving the country for years.
