Prime Minister of Lebanon the president of the International Criminal Court

The new president of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, has appointed the judge and president of the International Criminal Court, Nawaf Salam, as the country’s prime minister. According to the statement, Aoun “called Judge Nawaf Salam to entrust him with the formation of the government, knowing that he is abroad and is expected to return tomorrow” to the country Tuesday, said the director general of the presidency, Antoine Suqueir. Aoun had previously held consultations with the parties, in which it became clear that the majority of MPs supported Salam’s candidacy. It is noted that the new president of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, discussed today with the head of the US military command for the Middle East (Centcom) the situation in southern Lebanon and the Israeli withdrawal provided for by the ceasefire agreement, the presidency in Beirut announced today. Joseph Aoun was elected president of Lebanon on January 9, after the war between Israel and Hezbollah, from which the pro-Iranian movement emerged greatly weakened and forced to accept […]
Source: News Beast

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