NNA - House Speaker, Nabih Berri, welcomed Thursday at his Ain-el-Tineh residence, Arab League's Assistant Secretary General, Hossam Zaki, with whom he discussed the current general situation, mainly the governmental dossier.

Speaking to reporters following the one-hour meeting, Zaki indicated that he had relayed to his host the Arab League's wish to see a government formed in Lebanon.

He also highlighted the necessity to put national responsibility above narrow considerations.

He added that the Arab League would carry on contacts with the Lebanese political sides to help the country exit its crisis in the nearest time possible.

Separately, Berri met with MP Farid Bustani, in presence of MP Ali Bazzi.

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