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French President Emmanuel Macron, At a press conference in Beirut, where Lebanon arrived to mark its centennial, he said the new government could be established in 15 days and begin financial and economic reforms.
Noting that Lebanese politicians are in favor of the formation of the new government in a short time, Macron said: “I insistently demanded that the political authorities establish a government in a period not exceeding 15 days, to which they will be bound.” said.
Expressing that the Lebanese government can deliver on its promises in 8 weeks, Macron said in a threatening tone:
“If the authorities do not move forward by the end of October, we will bear the consequences and the sanctions. If the Lebanese authorities do nothing, financial aid from the international community will not be unlocked.”
Saying that the authorities pledged to implement reforms in the financial and energy sectors, as well as the financial control of Central Bank accounts and illegal trade, Macron expressed his hope that the international community would provide financial support for reforms in the Lebanon.
Macron noted that the Lebanese authorities can resort to sanctions if they engage in acts of corruption.
“You say you see Hezbollah, which is armed and seen as a terrorist organization by the European Union, as a political party. Would you approach an armed organization in France like this?” On the question of form, he said:
“I am not referring to the terrorist nature of Hezbollah, but to its political and parliamentary structure. I can condemn Hezbollah and say that it should be disarmed. But it is clear that Hezbollah is a political force in the Lebanese Parliament.”
Macron, who had separate and collective meetings with Lebanese officials within the scope of his two-day visit, shared the information that he will move to Iraq’s capital Baghdad after Lebanon.
Beirut port explosion and government resignation
On August 4 in the Port of Beirut, a fire broke out in warehouse 12, where explosives were found, and then there was a very powerful explosion that shook the entire city. President Mişen Avn said the explosion was caused by 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse at the port for 6 years. It was announced that 190 people were killed in the explosion, more than 6 thousand people were injured and some people were missing.
Demonstrations were held in the streets of Lebanon to demand the punishment of those responsible due to the increase in question marks and allegations of negligence regarding the explosion. Prime Minister Hassan Diyab also announced his resignation on August 10, the third day of protests. President Avn gave the task of forming the new cabinet to Mustafa Edib on August 31.
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