By law , the prime minister must be a Sunni Muslim , the parliamentary speaker a Shiite , and the president a Christian . His appointment comes at a sensitive time for Lebanon . Mikati says he could n't negotiate a peace on all fronts . Lebanon constantly struggles to maintain a balance among its neighbours .
His appointment comes at a sensitive time for Lebanon . Mikati says he could n't negotiate a peace on all fronts . Lebanon constantly struggles to maintain a balance among its neighbours .