Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated regarding the presidential file that "there is absolutely nothing, no initiatives or anything like that." In an interview with "Al-Joumhouria," he emphasized, "We are still where we are." Berri reaffirmed his commitment to his initiative for temporary dialogue or consultation that would lead to an agreement on a candidate or candidates, aiming for the election of a president within a timeframe not exceeding ten days, according to "Al-Joumhouria."