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On Wednesday, France expressed regret at the failure of Lebanese politicians to deliver on the promises they made to President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Beirut on September 1, again calling on them to “shoulder their responsibilities” and continue efforts to form a rescue government that can implement an urgent reform program that meets Lebanon’s needs. As announced by the Elysee.
France called on Wednesday Politicians in Lebanon To “assume their responsibilities”, expressing “regret” for not respecting the promises made during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to form a government “within 15 days”, as announced by the French presidency.
The Elysee Palace declared: “It is not too late … for everyone to assume their responsibilities only for the good of Lebanon and allow” Prime Minister Mostafa Adib “to form a government that responds to the gravity of the situation.” “We are still following the situation with interest and are continuing our contacts with Lebanese officials to renew this urgent message,” he added.
Macron confirmed, during his visit to Lebanon on September 1, that he had obtained guarantees from politicians to form a government in a 15-day period, and explained that he expected a government supported by “all political parties” and capable of implementing reforms. Since then, negotiations have been stalled by Mustafa Adeeb, the unknown former ambassador.
“He promised to form a rescue government”
“We note today that they are not updated today. France regrets that Lebanese politicians have not kept the promises they made to President Macron on September 1, according to the announced schedule,” he added.
The presidency stated that on that day, “all Lebanese politicians pledged that the rescue government could implement an urgent reform program that meets the needs of Lebanon and the aspirations of Lebanese and Lebanese women.”
What are the reasons for delaying the formation of the Lebanese government?
But in Lebanon, a multi-sectarian country where the same parties have dominated the political scene for decades, officials are used to lengthy “bargains” to form a government.
According to Lebanese mediators, the effort to form the government stumbles on who will allocate the money portfolio, as the Amal movement demands the appointment of a “Shiite figure” in this position, which he has held since 2014.
Hezbollah, Amal and the Free Patriotic Movement have a majority in parliament. The three blocs had formed the government resigned after the bomb attack in the port of Beirut on 4 August.
France 24 / AFP
