Lebanese Cabinet Pledges Not to Become Part of ‘Policy of Axis’
Arab World
Beirut - Asharq Al-Awsat
The Lebanese cabinet announced on Friday that it refuses to become a part of the “policy of axis”, pledging to keep the country away from foreign conflicts. “We will not become part of the policy of axis because Lebanon has decided to dissociate itself from them. However, we will always stand by our brotherly Arab states the same way they always support Lebanon,” the government said. The cabinet also underscored its “independence”, saying it will not become embroiled in political disputes. “We say it loud, our work is not political. We do not want to become part of any political dispute with any party, but we seek to work as one team without eliminating the right of any minister to express his opinion or to object to any decision at the cabinet table,” it said. The cabinet convened on Friday for a session chaired by President Michel Aoun at the Baabda presidential palace. It announced it would resume discussing urgent grade one appointments approved in 2010 after some amendments are introduced by a committee that is expected to be formed for completing this task. Commenting on the appointments, Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad said it was necessary to adopt a clear and transparent mechanism, independently of all parties. “Efficiency should be the only criterion," she told reporters after the meeting. Asked whether Prime Minister Hassan Diab is planning on embarking on a tour of Arab countries, she replied: “Currently, we are focusing on solving the financial crisis. But, of course, when resolving this issue, the government will seek to cooperate with Arab states to help Lebanon. We know that the Arabs have never abandoned us and will never abandon us.” Separately, head of the Lebanese Forces party, Samir Geagea called on the government Friday to implement a comprehensive reform plan "because the people and the international and Arab communities must regain the minimum level of confidence in the state."
from Asharq AL-awsat https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2155496/lebanese-cabinet-pledges-not-become-part-%E2%80%98policy-axis%E2%80%99
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