Lebanese Government Formation

Lebanese Government Formation

The United States welcomes the agreement between President Lahoud and Prime Minister-designate Siniora on a list of cabinet ministers for Lebanon's next government. Through democratic elections and popular movements, the Lebanese people have expressed their desires for sovereignty and a genuine program of political, economic, and institutional reform.

Much hard work still lies ahead. We look forward to seeing the Prime Minister-designate and his proposed cabinet slate presented to the Parliament for a vote of confidence, so that the important work on reform and implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1559 can proceed.

The international community stands ready to support a Lebanese reform program and looks forward to working with the new cabinet after a Parliamentary vote of confidence.

Source: state.gov 2005/711 Released on July 19, 2005 Press Statement, Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman, Washington, DC, July 19, 2005

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