Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab started his duties, while handover and handover operations took place between the new and former ministers in a number of ministries.

A number of ministers of the new Lebanese government affirmed that their country faces exceptional challenges and difficult circumstances, especially at the economic and security levels, indicating that they will make every effort to restore stability and control the conditions that are witnessing a significant decline at the present time.

How did the ministers interact with the current situation in Lebanon and what did they say?

Interior Minister
Lebanese Interior Minister Mohamed Fahmy said that the new government received wide political coverage, and called in an interview with Al-Jazeera to give it a deadline to know its political solutions.

Fahmy added that there is a small part of the Lebanese against the formation of the government, but the majority supports it.

Regarding the security dealings with the demonstrators, the Lebanese minister said that those he called "rioters" tried to attack the security forces, and stressed that the Lebanese security was gradually included in dealing with them, and did not resort directly to the use of rubber bullets.

Minister of Finance
For his part, Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni affirmed that Lebanon is going through a situation that requires extensive work, as it faces unprecedented economic, financial and monetary challenges since the country’s founding.

He explained that Lebanon is facing a financial stability crisis, and that the situation requires facing it in every possible way in order to reassure citizens about their savings and deposits in banks, and to address the worsening financial situation due to the deterioration of economic conditions and the decline in the rate of growth.

He said that the international community looks at the new Lebanese government with anticipation to find out the nature of the reform steps it will take, along with the demands of the Lebanese citizens on the street, which must be taken into consideration.

Minister of Justice
For her part, Minister of Justice Marie Claude Negm confirmed that she will work to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and enhance its efficiency and transparency, noting that Lebanon is going through a difficult period, and that the Lebanese are looking for a completed justice, especially with regard to recovering the stolen public money.

She pointed out that completed justice, independent judiciary, and modern legislation are the way to advance the country and attract internal and external investments, stressing that trust is built on stability, the effectiveness of the judiciary, and its transparency, and that it will not allow those with influence and money to interfere in the work of the judiciary.

Minister of Economy
For his part, Minister of Economy and Trade Raoul Neama said that facing the financial and economic crisis requires the cooperation of all and the use of all available capabilities, especially since the cost of delay is very high for the country.

He stressed that his goal in the foreseeable future is to work quickly to provide the basic needs of the Lebanese, in addition to working to develop and implement an integrated economic plan to build a productive and sustainable economy, calling on the demonstrators and all Lebanese citizens to give a "grace period" to the new government of 100 days, and then start accounting at the level of success Or failure.

The Minister of Industry
For his part, the Minister of Industry, Emad Hoballah, stated that what is required in the current stage of the life of Lebanon is to focus on industry, production and export, instead of the rentier economy.

He pointed out that he will work to address the crises facing the Lebanese industrialists and achieve the basic demands of the industrial sector, especially since the sector represents a basic pillar of the Lebanese economy and is the first contributor to growth, which will save the country from its current crisis.

He said that the industry in Lebanon represents 14% of the general output, and attracts 22% of the workforce, and that its support will be a top priority for his work in a way that contributes to the economic advancement in Lebanon.

"We have an opportunity, but it is very short, to support the sector by securing liquidity and investment in the industrial cities, protecting Lebanese products and preventing market dumping, in a way that helps revitalize the industry," he added.

He pointed out "the need to increase exports, reduce the need for hard currency, improve the trade balance, protect the 195,000 jobs in the sector and the 5,500 factories, and thus fortify economic, social and financial security."

It is mentioned that the new Lebanese government is awaiting several files both internally and externally, especially with regard to its dealings with the popular movement and the economic crisis, in addition to its attempt to restore the confidence of the international community, and how it deals with regional and international files.