By Xinhua,
Beirut : Lebanese President Michel Suleiman on Sunday announced that forming the new cabinet is not facing difficulties, local Naharnet news website reported.
Suleiman, who paid a “non-political” visit to Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir at the Maronite Church’s seat in Bkirki, made the remarks after the visit, said the report.
The president also paid tribute to the recent statement by Maronite Bishops saying it reflected a feeling of “national responsibility,” noting that the Bishops had called for “real partnership in managing the nation.”
Suleiman held a 15-minute meeting with Sfeir behind closed doors, which was described by Sfeir as “positive.”
Mustaqbal Movement leader Saad Hariri said Saturday he would resume talks on the new cabinet make-up after the Lebanese army has intensified measures to better safeguard citizens.
Earlier this month, Hariri announced he would suspend cabinet line-up talks in protest over an attempt by assailants wearing parliament police uniforms to assassinate Beirut citizen Imad Zaghloul.
The newly elected president, who took office on May 25, assigned Fouad Seniora as the premier to head the next government.