Nawaf Salam obtained 68 votes, an absolute majority; 9 for Nagib Mikati; 1 blank vote

During binding parliamentary consultations, the Head of State receives the deputies and parliamentary groups, who inform him of their choice for the presidency of the Council.

The Prime Minister-designate will have to form a government which will have the difficult task of working to get the country out of the numerous crises.

Fouad Makhzoumi, who benefited from the support of the opposition, however withdrew from the race this morning in favor of Nawaf Salam. He opposes the return to the presidency of the Council of Nagib Mikati.

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