Al-Murtada Meets Mikati: The Prime Minister Holds Ember in His Right Hand

Minister of Culture in the caretaker government, Mohammed Wissam Al-Murtada, after meeting Prime Minister Najib Mikati, indicated that "Mikati holds the ember in his right hand and the hope for rescue in his left. The Defense Minister, known for his integrity and loyalty, had a meeting with him yesterday that was marked by a high level of understanding and concern for the national interest and the military institution and its proper functioning, especially in these exceptional circumstances." Al-Murtada mentioned that "this, combined with the overwhelmingly positive atmosphere that prevailed during yesterday’s meeting, where Minister Sleiman expressed his commitment to a relationship built on mutual respect and his personal appreciation for President Mikati and his respect for the position of the Prime Minister, makes today’s media statements merely a cloud among these rainy days, which will soon clear. Any other statements are just attempts to fish in murky waters by those who do not wish for the country to enjoy an ambiance of harmony and cooperation."