Caretaker Minister of Culture, Judge Muhammad Wissam Al-Murtada, wrote today on his platform 'X' account: "The Minister of Defense and the Army Commander are implementing the agreement reached regarding the results of the enlistment processing at the Military Academy, and they have exercised the highest levels of elevation and cooperation in the interest of the military establishment." He hailed herein their refined and responsible response and the vigilance of House Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and their prompt follow-up that allowed a solution to see the light. He concluded: "I sensed during my deliberations that the military institution is well-preserved and in safe hands, and I hope that this cooperation will prevail in other outstanding files that are of no less importance and not more complex." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
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