Diplomat tapped to be PM in crisis-hit Lebanon

Ambassador to Germany, Mustapha Adib, to form new govt

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Updated At : 10:42 PM Aug 31, 2020 IST

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Beirut, August 31

A Lebanese diplomat was appointed to form a new government in crisis-hit Lebanon on Monday after winning the backing of major political parties.

President Michel Aoun asked Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany, Mustapha Adib, to form a new government after he secured 90 votes in the 128-member parliament.

Adib told reporters his number one priority will be to quickly form a government able to implement crucial reforms to regain the trust of the Lebanese and international community.

His appointment comes weeks after a devastating explosion in Beirut. The country is also mired in a severe economic crisis. — AP

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