فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The new Lebanese Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, has issued an urgent call for unity among all political parties in the country to “save” Lebanon, which is facing a severe crisis. This statement was made in a speech delivered from the presidential palace, where Salam emphasized that he is not a man who excludes others but rather one who brings people together to work collaboratively on the mission of rescuing the country and implementing necessary reforms.
The upcoming government faces numerous challenges, notably the need to strengthen the fragile ceasefire reached between Hezbollah and Israel after two months of conflict. Salam underscored the importance of rebuilding areas devastated by the war and restoring the authority of the Lebanese state over its entire territory. He also stressed the necessity of implementing UN Resolution 1701, which stipulates that only Lebanese forces and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are authorized to carry arms in southern Lebanon.
Nawaf Salam’s appointment comes at a critical time, coinciding with the election of President Joseph Aoun under significant international pressure, reflecting a major shift in the Lebanese political landscape previously dominated by Hezbollah. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his support for this appointment, indicating that it represents a new opportunity for Lebanon.
Salam also highlighted the urgent need for economic reforms to rescue Lebanon from an ongoing economic crisis that has lasted for more than five years. He stated that a comprehensive program must be established to build a modern and productive economy, emphasizing the need to reject the corruption that has plagued Lebanon for decades. He noted that any progress in this area must begin with achieving justice for the victims of the tragic explosion at the Beirut port in 2020.
In these challenging circumstances, Nawaf Salam appears poised to be a leader capable of bringing about real change in Lebanon. Parliamentary consultations to form his government will begin soon, but the path toward a stable and effective government remains fraught with challenges in a country suffering from deep political divisions.
