Former PM Najib Mikati named Lebanon's prime minister-designate
President Michel Aoun designated Mikati after the wealthy businessman secured the backing of a majority of lawmakers.
Lebanon’s president has appointed Najib Mikati as the country’s new prime minister-designate after the billionaire businessman won the approval of a majority of lawmakers.
The two-time prime minister secured 72 of 118 votes following consultations between members of parliament and Lebanese President Michel Aoun at the Baabda Palace on Monday.
