National News Agency
The media office of the Presidential Palace released the following statement on Saturday:
"The statement released today by the media office of Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri contained false responses and baseless information.
"In order not to start a pointless debate, we are satisfied with noting that the PM-designate, through what was stated in his response, is determined to individually form the government, refusing to take into account the remarks made by the President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, which embody partnership in forming the government, based on Article 53 of the Constitution. This is the main point in all the circumstances surrounding the formation of the government, especially since individuality is the opposite of partnership.
"In short, there will be no government that contradicts partnership, and true coexistence, based on national balance and protecting its foundations".
"The statement released today by the media office of Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri contained false responses and baseless information.
"In order not to start a pointless debate, we are satisfied with noting that the PM-designate, through what was stated in his response, is determined to individually form the government, refusing to take into account the remarks made by the President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, which embody partnership in forming the government, based on Article 53 of the Constitution. This is the main point in all the circumstances surrounding the formation of the government, especially since individuality is the opposite of partnership.
"In short, there will be no government that contradicts partnership, and true coexistence, based on national balance and protecting its foundations".