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by trenddetail.com -- (translated from arabic) Attempts to impose a “new government” through new decrees have suggested the predominance of serious efforts over the turbulent movement against the Free Patriotic Movement and its leadership, according to what was indicated by the “brigade” in its issue last Monday. From this angle, and in parallel with the revitalization of international and regional efforts to reach an understanding on a new President of the Republic, Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati will visit Baabda Palace, and President Michel Aoun will meet to discuss the government file, from the angle of the 24 ministers he submitted to the President of the Republic on June 29, and the amendments Required, or to disregard any change, as well as looking into the possibility of forming a government of 30 ministers, adding 6 ministers of state to the current government, in terms of numbers. Yesterday, visitors to Baabda conveyed the president’s desire to form a new government in agreement with the designated prime minister in accordance with the rules of the constitution and national partnership, and to give the opportunity to discuss to reach a practical understanding.

Well-informed political sources pointed out to the “Liwaa” that the morning meeting between the President of the Republic and the designated president will continue the discussion of the government file, without meaning that the decision is approaching. She confirmed that Presidents Aoun and Mikati will google the formation without knowing whether the points of disagreement have been reduced in terms of the President of the Republic’s approval of replacing the Minister of Economy and Minister of Energy. On the other hand, former MP Walid Jumblatt refused to nominate any Druze candidate as an alternative to the Minister of the Displaced, Essam Sharaf al-Din.