A seven-minister committee tasked with devising a new government is expected to convene on Wednesday afternoon.

The announcement was made shortly after the newly-formed cabinet held its first meeting at the Baabda Palace.

President Michel Suleiman is mulling ways to revive the national dialogue amid the current political consensus over various matters, specifically, after Prime Minister Tammam Salam formed his cabinet.

Baabda Palace sources said in comments to An Nahar newspaper published on Tuesday that the rival March 14 and 8 parties have been offering compromises to reach settlement, which paves the way for all-party talks to resume.

President Michel Suleiman remarked on Monday that the formation of a new cabinet reflects a positive image of Lebanon when its rulers manage to agree on their affairs.

He hoped that the cabinet will “swiftly devise a ministerial statement in order for it to be later subject to a vote of confidence at parliament.”

The Associated Press removed a government-produced picture of Lebanese officials posing with members of the new cabinet after learning of the photograph's manipulation.

After learning of the photograph's manipulation on Sunday, the AP removed the image from its archives and issued an advisory to customers not to use it.

President Michel Suleiman urged on Sunday the International Support Group for Lebanon to meet its pledges during meetings expected to be held in France and Italy.

“The international cover should be provided to enable the Lebanese army to acquire its needs through Saudi Arabia's grant to the military to obtain French arms,” Suleiman said during a telephone conversation with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel said on Sunday that the party will not tolerate attempts to undermine Lebanon''s sovereignty, stressing that Hizbullah will be confronted at the cabinet and not by any other means.

“The Phalage party has been demanding the formation of an all-embracing and capable cabinet,” Gemayel said during a press conference in Bekfaia.

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said the formation of a new government in Lebanon was a key step in dealing with the country's challenges, highlighting an "unprecedented refugee influx".

She expressed hope the government would maintain "peace and security in Lebanon including by the reassertion of a policy of dissociation from the Syrian conflict".

Former Interior Minister Marwan Chabel was appointed as an Adviser on Military Affairs, An Nahar newspaper reported on Sunday.

According to the daily, President Michel Suleiman appointed Charbel in the post to benefit from his expertise in the field.

The United Nations Security Council and Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon welcomed the formation of the new Lebanese Cabinet, urging Premier Tammam Salam to act effectively to address the challenges facing Lebanon.

“The political leaders in Lebanon are encouraged to build the constructive engagement which led to the formation of the new government to ensure that the country's forthcoming presidential election is successfully conducted within the timeframe set by law,” Ban's spokesperson in New York quoted him as saying.

Baabda Palace assured on Saturday that newly appointed Minister of Social Affairs Rashid Derbas is considered a member of the centrist camp, along with Youth and Sports Minister Abdul Motleb al-Hennawi, deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Samir Moqbel and Displaced Minister Alice Chabtini.

The presidency's confirmation to Naharnet comes after reports said al-Mustaqbal Party had nominated Derbas as a Minister of Interior at one stage during the cabinet's formation process, hence, questioning his links with the March 14 camp.