Hariri: National Coalition Government an Exception, I Wish to Practice Opposition Someday The Hariri-led government held its first session at the Baabda Palace headed by President Michel Suleiman. Social Affairs Minister Salim al-Sayegh did not attend the session.
Information Minister Tarek Metri said after the session that President Suleiman congratulated the Lebanese on the formation of the new government and hailed the role played by PM Hariri in the negotiations period. The president also hailed the role played by former Primer Minister MP Fouad Saniora during his leadership of the late government.