BEIRUT, April 14 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri intends to ask Russia for support in solving the country's political and economic crisis during his visit to Moscow, Hariri's advisor on Russian affairs told Xinhua on Wednesday.
"We believe that Russia can help in solving the political deadlock in Lebanon since Moscow has good ties with all political parties in Lebanon, and with the regional countries that have an influence on the situation in our country," George Chaaban said in a phone interview from Moscow.
Hariri will also ask for economic help, as "Lebanon is in need for support in economy and trade in addition to social and humanitarian help," Chaaban added.
The advisor noted Russia is in favor of a government of specialists headed by Hariri without giving a veto power to any party.
Hariri is expected to visit Russia on Wednesday to discuss with Russian officials Lebanon's situation and the potential of receiving support from Russia.
It is the third time that Hariri has been designated as the Lebanese prime minister. He resigned in 2019 after nationwide protests that blame the ruling class for causing the country's collapse.
Hariri was appointed prime minister for the third time in October 2020, but has been unable to form a cabinet since then in the light of his differences with President Michel Aoun on the form and nature of his cabinet. Enditem
