Lebanese PM puts resignation on hold following request from the president to reconsider

Lebanon’s prime minister Saad Hariri has said he is putting his resignation on hold following a request from the president to reconsider.

Lebanon’s prime minister Saad Hariri has said he is putting his resignation on hold following a request from the president to reconsider.

In surprise conciliatory comments from the presidential palace, Mr Hariri said he is putting Lebanon’s interest first and looks forward to a "real partnership" with President Michel Aoun.