“There are two kinds of governments, a national coalition one and a majoritarian. Let a majoritarian government be formed shall we fail to form a national coalition one, according to the rules in place. Those who do not wish to participate can leave,” said Aoun.

To a question on whether such a choice is applicable and capable of being endorsed in parliament, Aoun said in remarks he made to reporters: “A government can be formed based on the convictions and standards replicated in the proportional representation system. If some continue to refuse, let it then be formed based on convictions.

“I as President can’t leave the government, but parties that support me can,” he added.

Lebanon has been unable to form a Cabinet since May 24 when PM-designate Saad Hariri was tasked with the mission.

Wrangling between political parties over portfolios and shares, mainly the Christian and Druze representation, has delayed his task..

On linking a political solution in Syria to the return of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Aoun said the international community seems determined to link the two issues together for political ends, “there is a certain background related to the many facets of politics,” he said.