Prime Minister Tammam Salam on Friday received a phone call from U.S. president Barack Obama who congratulated him over the new cabinet's formation.
Obama stressed during the call on the importance of holding the presidential elections on time, before the constitutional deadline.
He also emphasized that the vote must take place without any foreign interference.
The U.S. president urged strengthening the disassociation policy, noting the importance of national unity.
He also assured that the United States will continue supporting Lebanon.
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