Several handover ceremonies took place on Wednesday between outgoing and incoming ministers, marking the second consecutive day of such events following the Cabinet meeting held in Baabda on Tuesday.
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber emphasized the need for cooperation to accomplish the tasks essential for the country's recovery. During the morning handover ceremony at the ministry, he expressed gratitude to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri for his support of his candidacy and thanked President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam for their trust. He noted, "The country is going through a very difficult period, and many missions await us."
Addressing the Arab and international community, Jaber stated, "Lebanon has now embarked on the path leading to the establishment of a state of law. We are determined to carry out the necessary economic and financial reforms so that Lebanon can regain the trust of all stakeholders." He also called on Arab countries for support during this challenging phase.
Public Works Minister Fayez Rasamny urged the directors of administrative units to convene to "develop a roadmap that clearly defines the next steps and priorities serving the public interest."
Justice Minister Adel Nassar reiterated his commitment to "preserving individual and fundamental rights and protecting public freedoms, which are the pillars of any state of law." He emphasized, "No crime will go unpunished," highlighting the importance of maintaining judicial independence. Praising President Aoun's inaugural speech, Nassar considered that the president's remarks outline a path for mobilizing all judicial sector actors to effectively address all cases, particularly the Beirut port explosion.
Minister of Displaced Persons Kamal Chehadeh also officially assumed his duties following a handover ceremony with his predecessor, Issam Charafeddine.
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