Sources from "Al-Anbaa Al-Kuwaitiya" noted that "MP Gebran Bassil agreed to relinquish the Ministry of Energy on the condition that he is given the Ministry of Interior, which its minister Bassam Mawlawi is aligned with the designated Prime Minister Mikati. Meanwhile, President Michel Aoun has placed an 'X' next to the name of Foreign Minister Abdullah Bou Habib, as it is said that there is a candidate being prepared for this position from the party."