ALBAWABA- Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam have signed a decree forming a new government, ending a two-year political impasse that left the country without a fully functioning leadership.
The newly appointed government consists of 24 ministers, none of whom will run in the upcoming legislative elections.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed hope for a fresh start, stating, "I hope that we will launch together a workshop to build the new Lebanon."
He emphasized that the government would work in harmony, ensuring that political diversity does not lead to obstruction.
The new administration will also focus on completing the implementation of the Taif Agreement, a key political framework aimed at maintaining Lebanon's stability.
Among the key appointments, Michel Menassa has been named Minister of Defense, Youssef Raji as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Ahmad Hajjar as Minister of Interior and Municipalities, and Yassin Jaber as Minister of Finance.
The formation of this government follows a prolonged political deadlock that left Lebanon without a president and a fully functional government for two years, exacerbating economic and social crises.
