Sources told al-Markaziyah that talks are ongoing, despite the negative ambiance prevailing over cabinet formation process, as MP About Faour plays the go-between trying to subjugate obstacles.

Time margin is growing tighter and tighter while a call from the President is awaited so as to start the countdown. The next few hours are expected to witness the birth of a government should the Aounist knot be overcome, notably that concerning rotation and the ministry of power issues.

It is worth noting that naming Rifi as a candidate seemed to provoke March 8. Therefore, Salam is expected to form an all-encompassing cabinet, should there be no change as to provocative candidates.