Najib Miqati on Friday announced his resignation after a cabinet session in which he failed to pass the extension of Internal Security Forces chief Ashraf Rifi's term and the formation of the committee to oversee the elections, stressing that all political forces must shoulder their responsibilities to "pull Leb out of the unknown.""I'm addressing you today as a brother, hoping my speech will lead to a better security and economic situation in Leb," Miqati said in a televised address to the nation.
"I'm addressing you while my city (Tripoli
...a confusing city, one end of which is located in Lebanon and the other end of which is the capital of Libya. Its chief distinction is being mentioned in the Marine Hymn...
) is bleeding and bidding farewell to deaders, the city that I always want to see at the forefront of all cities," Miqati added.
"From the very first moment I began my political career, I've been trying to seek solutions and I never hesitated in exerting efforts to protect the country," said Miqati.
The premier stressed that he exerted all efforts possible "for the sake of a free country."
"Today, while we were discussing the issue of holding the elections, I realized that renewal and pumping blood into the veins of the political life are a national duty," he said.