New Prime Minister nominated by Lebanon after cabinet resignation due to large-scale explosion

Nomination for new Prime Minister in Lebanon to resign from Cabinet due to large-scale explosion 8:41 on September 1

In Lebanon, in the Middle East, where the Cabinet resigned in a responsible manner after a major explosion in the capital, a German ambassador was appointed as new Prime Minister.

In the midst of a serious economic crisis, it is an urgent issue whether we can get rid of the turmoil of society by forming an early cabinet and promoting reconstruction.

On 31 August, President Aban of Lebanon appointed Ambassador to Germany, Mustafa Adib, as new Prime Minister.

In Lebanon, the new coronavirus spurred an economic crisis and worsened national life, but on August 4, a large-scale explosion that killed 190 people in Beirut, the capital, caused dissatisfaction with the government's response. The Cabinet had resigned in a heightened and responsible manner.

"It's time to work hard with everyone's cooperation to rebuild our country and regain our hope for the future," said Mr Adib, who was appointed by the Prime Minister. Showed the stance of promoting reconstruction.

In the midst of severe financial difficulties and economic crisis, it is an urgent issue whether we can promote reconstruction by carrying out an early cabinet formation and get rid of the turmoil of the society. It is expected that the Cabinet negotiations will be difficult.

There is a strong view among the people that even if Mr. Adib becomes prime minister, it will be difficult to renew the system, and people will surround Mr. Adib who inspected the damage of the explosion, and criticize that "You are not necessary". There was also.

President Macron of France "As soon as you can, form a cabinet"

France's President Macron, who visited the capital city of Beirut on August 31, about the nomination of a new Lebanese prime minister, told reporters, "I want you to form a cabinet as soon as possible to implement the necessary reforms. France and the international community can promise to help by advancing to."

France is historically closely related to Lebanon, and after a large-scale explosion, President Macron promised to be the first foreign leader to enter the field and express solidarity, and to return to support reconstruction efforts. It was.

During this stay, he will visit the site of the explosion and meet with political leaders in Lebanon and representatives of the United Nations, which is involved in support activities there.