This is stated in the video message from Sarraj, which was published by the press service of the PNS.

“I declare to everyone my sincere desire to transfer my powers to a new executive authority by the end of October at the most,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

Sarraj added that by this time he expects the completion of the work of the negotiating committee, as well as the formation of a new Presidential Council.

At the end of August, Sarraj appointed a new defense minister and chief of the general staff.