In response to Al-Jadeed TV report which alleged that MP Gebran Bassil interfered in the cabinet formation process, the presidency press office issued a statement that categorically denied the Lebanese channel’s claims.
The statement stressed that the government creation is carried out by President Michel Aoun and PM-designate Saad Hariri exclusively, adding that Al-Jadeed TV insists on fabricating the alleged intervention of MP Bassil in the governmental concern.
It is worth noting that 14 meetings between Hariri, who has been designated to form the new cabinet since October 22, and President Aoun have failed to achieve any breakthrough in the governmental file.
Source: Al-Manar English Website