He later conceded to reform the country's political system into a semi-presidential one, which had been the unions' compromise demand. Union leaders stated that there were still more issues to be resolved, but that they were hopeful they could come to an agreement.
He eventually accepted transforming the nation's political framework into a semi-presidential one, which had been the unions' middle ground requirement. Union leaders declared that there were still more problems to be solved, yet they were hopeful they could reach a mutually acceptable arrangement.