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Lebanon Debate
Jaber Discusses UNIFIL and Reforms with Paris
The article discusses how Lebanon's Finance Minister Yassine Jaber met with French Ambassador to Lebanon Patrick Durel to discuss several issues. The most prominent topics included France's support for Lebanon in areas such as the military, financial reforms, energy, and reconstruction. Emphasis was placed on the importance of coordinating French support with Lebanon's efforts to enable the Lebanese Army to gradually assume responsibilities after the UNIFIL mission concludes, alongside the need to address the energy crisis and the impact of oil markets on Lebanon, as well as working on reforming the sector that strains the treasury. The meeting also covered developments in economic and financial reforms and ongoing efforts to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund. Both sides reaffirmed France’s continued support for Lebanon, especially through financial contributions and backing reconstruction efforts that require extensive funding, with recovery needs estimated at around $11 billion. The two parties emphasized the importance of maintaining coordination on stability, reforms, and reconstruction amid economic pressures and financial challenges.
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