President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, met Prime Minister Najib Mikati, this afternoon at the Presidential Palace, and discussed with him general political affairs and recent developments.

Holding next week’s cabinet session and the most prominent agenda files were tackled, in addition to the general budget and life and livelihood files of interest to citizens.

Statement:

After the meeting, PM Mikati made the following statement:

“I discussed with His Excellency the urgent social issues that need to be put on the cabinet’s agenda during next week’s session.

Among these issues is the general budget. There was an agreement with His Excellency the President on various points, and God willing we will meet next week in a cabinet session during which the budget and basic and urgent social and life projects will be discussed”.

MP Aoun:

The President had received this morning MP Mario Aoun and discussed with him the general situation and governmental developments, in addition to Shouf needs.

Ambassador Lebbos:

President Aoun met Lebanon’s Ambassador to Venezuela, Elias Labbes, and discussed with him the situation of the Lebanese community and the bilateral relations between the both countries.