CORRECTED-Lebanons Mikati reports progress, albeit slow, towards forming government

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DUBAI, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati said on Thursday progress, albeit slow, has been achieved toward forming a government in Lebanon.

“Today’s meeting was a positive step forward,” he said after a session with President Michel Aoun.

Reporting by Maher Chmaytelli Editing by Mark Heinrich