Lebanon's Prime Minister Resigns

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has resigned. He was appointed to the position in the autumn of 2020. Hariri has declined to form a new government. This was reported by RIA Novosti.

The announcement was made following another meeting with President Michel Aoun, during which the Lebanese leader once again rejected the cabinet composition proposed by the Prime Minister.

"I met with the president and the negotiations were about government formation. We talked about the appointment of Christian ministers and trust. It is clear that the position remains unchanged, and we will not reach an agreement. I have resigned, refusing to form a government," Hariri stated.