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Fifth Shiite portfolio: Aoun and Salam search for 'plan C'

The former minister Nasser Saidi received the green light from the three presidents but refused to join the Cabinet; Gebran Bassil renewed his criticisms.

Fifth Shiite portfolio: Aoun and Salam search for 'plan C'

President Joseph Aoun receives Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam in Baabda, Feb. 7, 2025. (Credit: Presidency of the Republic)

Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam are not giving in. Determined to form the first government of the mandate as quickly as possible, they are trying to resolve the issue of the fifth Shiite minister (in a team of 24). The two men are keen to appoint this...
Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam are not giving in. Determined to form the first government of the mandate as quickly as possible, they are trying to resolve the issue of the fifth Shiite minister (in a team of 24). The two men are keen to appoint this...