News and Leaks Regarding Consultations... Mikati's Office Clarifies

The media office of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued the following statement: "There are circulating news and leaks through some social media regarding President Mikati's stance on the mandatory parliamentary consultations to appoint the new Prime Minister. It is clear that this news aims to provoke a reaction from President Mikati, knowing that he has been clear from the beginning by stating that there will be no position from him before the statement of the esteemed members of the Parliament. In this context, we confirm that everything attributed to sources close to President Mikati is untrue, and that any news related to President Mikati should not be considered valid unless it is issued by him personally or by his media office. This clarification is necessary."