This is Beirut, 08/02 21:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Ministers Government
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced the composition of his government on Saturday from the Baabda Palace. Who are the new ministers? Vice President of the Government: Tarek Mitri Tarek Mitri, former minister and one of the architects of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, was part of four governments between 2005 and 2011, holding the ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 08/02 21:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Lebanese forces government
The first government of President Joseph Aoun’s mandate reflects the shifting political balance in Lebanon after the war between Hezbollah and Israel, the collapse of the Syrian regime and Western — particularly American — and Arab (especially Saudi) efforts to help Lebanon engage on the path of building a state. Notably, Hezbollah and its ...
This is Beirut, 08/02 20:10 - Reading : less than a minute
President Joseph Aoun expressed satisfaction over the new government formation, congratulating its president, Nawaf Salam, and the ministers. He wished them success in their new roles. According to the National News Agency, the president emphasized that the government, dubbed the "Government of Reform and Rescue," was formed in accordance with ...
This is Beirut, 08/02 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Government
The first government under President Joseph Aoun was announced on Saturday from the presidential palace in Baabda, after the signature of decrees accepting the resignation of caretaker Prime minister Najib Mikati’s cabinet and instating the new 24-member council of ministers under Judge Nawaf Salam. Cabinet Secretary General Mahmoud ...
Rayan Chami, 08/02 15:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Morgan Ortagus Nawaf Salam Beirut Najib Mikati Nabih Berri
On the final day of her visit to Beirut, United States Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus met with several senior Lebanese officials, including Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.
This is Beirut, 06/02 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Government Nawaf Salam Nabih Berri
The government formation appeared imminent on Thursday amid a flurry of visitors to Baabda’s Presidential Palace. Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam visited Baabda, where he met with President Joseph Aoun. Shortly after, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri joined them for a trilateral meeting. Meanwhile, government secretary-general Mahmoud ...
Chelsea Al Arif, 06/02 14:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Hezbollah Nawaf Salam Joseph Aoun lebanon
The trilateral meeting between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam concluded this Thursday afternoon after an hour and a half of discussions. According to MTV, Berri's insistence on appointing a fifth Shiite minister hindered the government formation process. Diplomatic sources ...
This is Beirut, 05/02 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam vowed on Wednesday to form a reformist government that will operate without internal gridlock, pledging transparency and unity as Lebanon faces pressing national challenges. Speaking at a press conference at Baabda Palace following his meeting with President General Joseph Aoun, Salam outlined his strategy for ...
Johnny Kortbawi, 05/02 08:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Hezbollah Government
A quick assessment of the current situation shows that among the majority of MPs who nominated Nawaf Salam to form the new government, only a few remain satisfied with the prime minister-designate’s performance. So far, Salam has managed to infuriate most of those who were on his side, while satisfying his opponents, particularly Amal and ...
Philippe Abi-Akl, 04/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Amal Hezbollah Lebanese Forces Nawaf Salam Government
After 22 days of intense negotiations, Judge Nawaf Salam’s efforts to form Lebanon’s new government, following his designation on January 13, are entering their final stages. Despite political challenges and conflicting demands from various factions, the announcement of the first government under General Joseph Aoun’s reformist mandate is ...
This is Beirut, 29/01 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Lebanon
Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam assured on Wednesday that “a new Lebanese government will be formed soon.” Following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun, Salam told reporters that while obstacles remain, they “will soon be overcome.” He stressed his commitment to a flexible approach in negotiations, stating that the new government ...
This is Beirut, 29/01 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
USA Lebanon Hezbollah Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam
In an open letter sent on Tuesday, US lawmakers Darin LaHood and Darrell Issa, co-chairs of the US-Lebanon Friendship Caucus in the House of Representatives, urged Lebanese leaders to end Hezbollah’s influence on the country’s political and security landscape. The letter, addressed to President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf ...