Gemayel Meets Miqati: How Can We Hand Power over to a Technocrat Cabinet?
Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel stated on Wednesday that a technocratic government contradicts the Taif Accord, which stands as the political and executive authority in Lebanon.
He asked after holding talks with Prime Minister-designate Najib Miqati: “How can we hand over executive and national power to a Cabinet that is not connected with parliamentary blocs?”
He instead reiterated his support for the formation of a national salvation government that had also been proposed by Speaker Nabih Berri.
Gemayel also praised the premier-designate’s efforts in forming a new government, saying: “He is bravely and wisely facing the challenges.”
“I sensed a determination and honest desire to serve Lebanon through forming a government that would meet the aspirations of the Lebanese,” he added.
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea is among the most prominent officials demanding the formation of a technocratic government, which he said “is the only solution to the current situation in Lebanon.”
Soon after Miqati’s appointment, Gemayel had made the announcement that negotiations between the March 14 camp and Miqati had reached a dead end “because of the March 8 camp’s impossible demands.”
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