Concessions for the sake of nation-building must be made by all protagonists concerned, newly-nominated Prime Minister Tammam Salam, stated upon the announcement of his new government today.

Concessions for the sake of nation-building must be made by all protagonists concerned, newly-nominated Prime Minister Tammam Salam, stated upon the announcement of his new government today.


The task seems formidable nevertheless, we remain confident that all would create such favorable atmospheres deemed conducive to launching a dialogue over controversial issues under the patronage of the president, he added.


I hereby extend a hand to all leaders and ask them to rally about army and security in a bid to keep out of political excesses; we do cross our fingers as a sign of optimism, Salam concluded.