Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam has embarked on the second day of non-binding parliamentary consultations aimed at forming a new government. Throughout the day, Salam is scheduled to meet with lawmakers to discuss their perspectives on key government priorities and potential ministerial appointments. These consultations mark a crucial step in navigating Lebanon’s complex political landscape and addressing the challenges facing the country.

After his meeting with Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, MP Jamil al-Sayyed stated that both the presidential elections and the government formation process are being conducted "under pressure," describing this as a deliberate tactic.

MP Jean Talouzian expressed hope that the new government would be formed within less than a month, emphasizing the importance of it representing all Lebanese people.

MP Osama Saad remarked that Lebanon is facing a significant opportunity to achieve a peaceful and just transition to a state. He stressed that the new government must ensure national consensus on sensitive issues.

MP Abdel Rahman al-Bizri voiced his support for Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, noting that "the trust he received in Parliament, along with President Joseph Aoun, is an incentive to form a government that reflects the aspirations of the people."

"We need a government of competencies, free from political calculations, with the broadest possible representative base to ensure no component is excluded from the formation," al-Bizri added.

MP Jihad al-Samad advocated for an 'extra-parliamentary' government consisting of 14 ministers, tasked with ensuring the full Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon, overseeing reconstruction, and facilitating the return of displaced people to their towns.

MP Michel Daher emphasized the importance of the new government taking steps to bring the youth back to Lebanon, build a state, devise a plan for returning bank deposits to their rightful owners, maintain political and security stability, and safeguard the judiciary's independence and transparency.

Daher also called for a government composed of competent individuals, stressing that no lawmakers should be appointed to ministerial roles.

MP Ghassan Skaff expressed his hope that the upcoming government's ministerial statement would serve as an executive version of the president's inaugural speech, expressing confidence that Salam would allay any concerns from all parties.

MP Charbel Masaad described the government as the cornerstone for building the republic. During his meeting with Prime Minister-designate Salam, he proposed the creation of a Ministry of Planning to direct national resources toward their intended goals.

MP Ihab Matar urged Salam to prioritize Northern Lebanon, particularly Tripoli, and ensure youth representation in the government.

MP Abdel Karim Kabbara called for the swift formation of a government composed of new faces that inspire confidence, ensuring fair representation of Tripoli and focusing on its development and economic needs.