"Independence Movement" Chief, MP Michel Mouawad, renewed Saturday his call for "the formation of a government comprised fully of specialists, so as not to engage in the game of politics."
He underlined the need for a cabinet that would have a positive impact, both internally through managing the country's difficult economic crisis, and externally in terms of the Arab and international community and markets.
"What is required is a political solution, and the first key is a rescue government," Mouawad emphasized in an interview with Sky News Arabia.
"We are not in normal conditions, and we do not have the luxury of discussing whether or not to hold the parliamentary consultations, but rather we need to form a government today before tomorrow. Each delay increases the rift between the Lebanese in the street, and between the Lebanese and the state, and brings Lebanon closer to chaos and bankruptcy, turning it into a regional and international arena of conflict," Mouawad cautioned.
"The roadmap must take into account the reasons that led us to this situation. Lebanon cannot refrain from distancing itself. We have the right to defend ourselves, but there must be a defense strategy managed by the Lebanese state," he said.
Mouawad called for "keeping pace with the revolution through adopting serious steps to fight corruption."
"This requires an independent judiciary and laws to lift immunities and recover looted funds, alongside economic and financial reforms," he asserted.
"The Lebanese are demanding their basic elements of livelihood," Mouawad concluded, stressing that "Lebanon, despite the difficult challenges, can emerge from the state of collapse to prosperity, but this requires a decision, effort, and confidence, internally and externally."
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