Mikati After Meeting with Auda: I Tried to Avoid Any Controversy Regarding the Appointment of the Chief of Staff

Acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati emphasized that "it is forbidden to target the position of the Prime Minister in any form." He noted, "I have made great efforts to avoid any media controversy with anyone regarding the appointment of the Chief of Staff." Mikati confirmed after his meeting with Bishop Auda that "we are obligated to a certain ceiling to ensure the stability of the exchange rate concerning public sector salaries." He expressed hope for "salary adjustments with the upcoming budgets."