Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Tuesday met with MP Farid Khazen at the Grand Serail to discuss Lebanon’s ongoing crisis.

After the meeting, Khazen emphasized the urgent need for both a ceasefire and the election of a new president, viewing these steps as crucial to resolving Lebanon’s current catastrophe.

Khazen further highlighted the interdependence of these two priorities, stating that a ceasefire would facilitate the election process and vice versa.

Khazen also stressed the importance of national unity and solidarity among Lebanese people, urging that these principles be reinforced not only in rhetoric but also in action. He pointed to the upcoming spiritual summit in Bkerki, led by the Maronite Patriarch, as a critical moment to symbolize and solidify this unity.

In a separate meeting, Mikati met with MP Qassem Hashem, with whom he discussed the efforts to secure a ceasefire through diplomatic channels.

Hashem underscored the need for international pressure on Israel and praised Mikati’s
coordination with Speaker Nabih Berri to address the crisis.

The lawmaker also raised concerns about the plight of displaced Lebanese, particularly from the Arqoub region, and the government’s efforts to support them during this challenging time.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon