TEHRAN, Nov 27_Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Sa’ad Hariri, who has stepped down in the face of sweeping protests, says he will not be heading the country’s next government.
TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club(YJC)_Hariri resigned on October 29 following the launch of the protests, which have accused the government of economic maladministration and corruption. He and his cabinet now will remain in office on a provisional basis until the country gets a new administration.
Speaking on Tuesday, Hariri claimed that his choice for not running the next government was meant to pave the way for the appointment of new officials, AFP reported.
"I strongly adhere to the rule of 'not me, but someone else' to form a government to fulfill the ambitions of the youth," he said.
Hariri also accused the country’s political leadership of “irresponsible practices,” and brushed off President Michel Aoun’s claim against him of being "indecisive."
Now Aoun has to announce “binding parliamentary consultations,” a process that designates the next premier. The president has said he would support the formation of a government that includes technocrats and political leaders among other personalities.
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