Lebanon’s prime minister says new Cabinet faces ‘catastrophe’ as it holds first meeting – The National

Lebanon’s prime minister says new Cabinet faces ‘catastrophe’ as it holds first meeting – The National

Lebanon's prime minister says new Cabinet faces 'catastrophe' as it holds first meeting. Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Tuesday formed a new administration and said his first visit would be to the Gulf. Lebanon faces a 'catastrophe', Prime Minister Hassan Diab said on Wednesday after his newly unveiled Cabinet held its first meeting to tackle the twin challenges of a tenacious protest movement and a nosediving economy.. "Your mission is to gain the confidence of the Lebanese people and work to achieve the goals they aspire to," Mr Aoun said.. "It is necessary to address the economic situation, restore the confidence of the international community in Lebanese institutions and work to reassure the Lebanese people of their future.. The move ends a political crisis amid nationwide rallies against the dire economic situation.. The new prime minister vowed to work quickly to start fixing the country's ills.. "The new government is a rescue team," Mr Diab said.. Analysis: Lebanon's 'one colour' government has a daunting task. Full line-up: Who is in Lebanon's new government. On Tuesday night, exchange houses agreed to fix the rate at 2,000 to the dollar.. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday morning welcomed the