Despite expectations, the meeting at the Baabda Presidential Palace ended without the issuance of the decrees for the integration of the ministerial cabinet for the next two years until the legislative elections of 2026.

Press media indicated that the stalemate was due to a disagreement over the choice of the fifth Shiite minister, which ultimately led to the failure of the meeting.

Since his appointment in mid-January, Salam has been discussing with parliamentary blocs, leaders and political forces the formation of a government for rescue, reform and reconstruction.

According to the Constitution, the prime minister-designate will hold parliamentary consultations to select cabinet members and the head of State has the right to modify or reject any proposed name.

Once the list of ministers is approved, the president of the Republic and the Prime Minister will sign the decree forming the government, which must then issue its statement of general policies.

Parliament will then hold a session to vote confidence in the new cabinet, which is a prerequisite for the new cabinet to begin exercising its functions.

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