NNA - Prime Minister Nawaf Salam thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the electoral process, ensuring smooth municipal and mayoral elections in the various governorates.

In a statement from the Ministry of Interior, he said, "We promised and fulfilled that the elections would be held on time, and the Ministry of Interior's preparedness was very high."

He added, "We cannot deny the presence of some shortcomings, especially in the North. We have learned from them and will begin to prepare for next year's parliamentary elections, armed with the lessons derived from the municipal elections."

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