Lebanon's ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib is on course to become the country's next prime minister after securing major political backing.<br />'' <br />''Mr. Adib was named by four former prime ministers on the eve of binding consultations between the president and parliamentary blocs on their choice for the post.<br />'' <br />''The announcement came a day before French President Emmanuel Macron is due to arrive for a two day-visit, during which he is expected to press Lebanese officials to formulate a new political pact to lift the country out of its multiple crises.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The government, led by Hassan Diab, quit this month amid anger over an explosion in the capital Beirut.</span><br />