Berri says govt. formation talks hit 'dead end'
The last meeting between President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati was "one of their worst meetings" and has sent the discussions "back to square one," said Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri.
Berri told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper, in remarks published Monday, that based on the outcome of the last meeting between Aoun and Mikati, he has decided not to interfere in the government formation.
"The consultations have hit a dead end," Berri said, as he opposed anew adding six state ministers to the new government.
"In case of a presidential vacuum, every minister will act as if he were the president," Berri added.
Source: Naharnet
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