Lebanese Cabinet Statement in full

Earlier this month, the new Lebanese government finally agreed upon a cabinet statement which it will seek to enact in the coming months. Nearly two weeks later, the statement has still not been officially translated into English and published on government websites. We believe in a global world this is necessary. For the record, therefore, we present an unofficial translation of the statement.   Your Excellency the President, and honourable representatives, Despite the exceptional circumstances caused by security and economic concerns, and despite the difficult local and regional pressures, it was vital that the national interest prevailed. The consensus government, which represents the national interest, presents itself to your honourable assembly, hoping to gain your confidence, having gained the confidence of the political forces participating in it. It is the government in which the Lebanese people perceived a glimmer of hope to improve their circumstances, and to strengthen their safety,