Mikati Voices Optimism over Government Formation

Prime Minister-designate, Najib Mikati, on Wednesday deemed his relationship with President Michel Aoun as good, stressing his determination to form a new government as soon as possible.

“The most important thing is the election of a president of the republic,” Mikati said, expressing his optimism about the formation of the government and his readiness to achieve this goal.

Regarding the Iranian fuel offered as a gift to Lebanon, Mikati welcomed this contribution, pointing out that there was a technical committee studying its specifications.

"If it matches, we will accept the gift,” he affirmed.

On the issue of maritime border demarcation, Mikati said that "this shall take place.”

On the other hand, Mikati did not comment on what the Free Patriotic Movement leader Gebran Bassil, said: "Our priority is exerting our utmost efftorts to save the country and form a government