Baabda: The 'Strong Lebanon' bloc, led by MP Gebran Bassil, has put forward Nawaf Salam for the position of premier during the binding parliamentary consultations held at Baabda Palace on Monday.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the decision to nominate Salam comes amidst ongoing political discussions aimed at forming a new government. The consultations are part of the constitutional process to designate a new prime minister who will be tasked with assembling a cabinet.
The nomination of Nawaf Salam, a former diplomat and judge at the International Court of Justice, signals the bloc's strategy for navigating Lebanon's political landscape. The 'Strong Lebanon' bloc, which is a major faction in the Lebanese parliament, plays a crucial role in these consultations, influencing the direction of the country's political future.