The media office of the caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued the following statement: "In response to the statement issued by the media office of President Michel Aoun, President Najib Mikati reiterates his commitment to everything he mentioned in his televised interview last night regarding the naturalization file, limiting himself to this extent out of respect for His Excellency President Michel Aoun and the office of the presidency. This clarification was necessary."