tayyar.org - Airport clash prompts ministry response

The Lebanese Ministry of Public Works issued a clarification regarding the Council of Ministers' decision to establish a company for the operation and management of Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. The ministry confirmed that this decision is implemented in accordance with Civil Aviation Sector Management Law No. 481 of 2002. It noted that the law stipulates the establishment of a limited liability company fully owned by the state. The ministry emphasized that this action does not interfere with the responsibilities of the Civil Aviation Authority in regulating and overseeing the sector. It also highlighted that separating operational and investment tasks is fundamental to sector reform. Additionally, the ministry clarified that the partial sale of shares will be conducted according to the specified laws and regulations, with the goal of developing airport management while maintaining public ownership and respecting applicable legislation.

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