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Informed sources revealed that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam was the one who took the decision to postpone his scheduled visit to the United States, noting that he had already arranged a series of meetings with senior officials in the American administration.
Data indicate that this decision came as a result of the successive developments taking place in Lebanon, especially the protests organized by supporters of the “duo” in front of the government headquarters, and the political and security pressures it imposes that require direct follow-up by the Prime Minister.
The information shows that Salam believed that it was best to remain in Beirut to follow the events on the ground, in light of the escalation of internal tension, and out of his keenness to manage this sensitive phase that the country is going through, especially in light of the security and political repercussions of these protests on stability and civil peace.
In this context, follow-up sources stressed that what is being circulated regarding the reasons for canceling the visit falls within the context of a systematic campaign aimed at misleading public opinion about the Prime Minister, by publishing incorrect narratives, while the facts confirm that the decision was personal, taken by Salam, taking into account current internal priorities.
This step comes at a time when the visit was expected to contribute to strengthening communication with the American administration and discussing fundamental issues related to the Lebanese situation, but the priority, according to the sources, has become to contain internal tensions and maintain the stability of the government.
