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Le Drian Warns Lebanon Must Seize Its Moment Before Syria Dominates International Attention

This is Beirut, 12/06 23:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon France Jean-Yves Le Drian Joseph Aoun Reforms UNIFIL

In an interview with LBCI, on Thursday, Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Special Envoy to Lebanon, lauded the efforts of the Lebanese officials in putting the country back on the path to recovery. However, he cautioned that there is still much to be done and warned that Lebanon risks missing the opportunity as international attention increasingly shifts ...

Le Drian Meets Lebanese Officials to Discuss Israel, Reforms, Reconstruction

This is Beirut, 10/06 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Le Drian Israel Reconstructions Reforms UNIFIL

French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian held key talks on Tuesday with Lebanese officials to address pressing security and reform challenges amid ongoing Israeli violations. Le Drian underscored the urgency of the moment, saying, “Lebanon has a unique opportunity not only to restore internal cohesion but also to improve its international image and ...

After 100 Days in Office, Salam Pledges Reform, Security and Economic Recovery

This is Beirut, 05/06 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanon Reforms IMF Banking Reconstruction Governance

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam marked the first 100 days of his government by presenting a bold reform agenda and outlining the progress made so far. Speaking on the eve of Eid al-Adha, Salam acknowledged the scale of Lebanon’s challenges but said the country has started taking real steps toward recovery. On the security front, Salam noted that ...

The Mirage of Change: Lebanon's 'Change MPs' Exposed

Marc Saikali, 05/06 08:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Parliament Lebanon MPs Change Reforms

They promised to change everything. They changed nothing—and worse still, they turned hope into bitterness and trust into betrayal. When Lebanon’s so-called “Change MPs” entered Parliament in 2022, they rode a wave of popular revolt against a corrupt, decaying system. For once, the Lebanese people believed. They were wrong. The illusion ...

Morgan Ortagus Calls for Disarming Hezbollah and Reforming Lebanon to Attract Investment

This is Beirut, 23/05 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Hezbollah lebanon Reforms Disarmament Investment Corruption

US Deputy Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus called on Friday for the urgent and complete disarmament of Hezbollah, stressing that legitimate arms must remain solely in the hands of the Lebanese state. In an exclusive statement to Al Jadeed, Ortagus emphasized that genuine economic and financial reforms are not only vital for building a ...

Parliament Drowns the Economy and 'Overlooks' Weapons

Marc Saikali, 24/04 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Hezbollah Arms Reforms

While Tehran gently negotiates with Washington over its nuclear program and ballistic missiles—pretending to adopt a posture of compromise on the international stage—its ambassador in Beirut bluntly insists that Hezbollah must keep its weapons, despite the ceasefire agreement, United Nations resolutions and the Lebanese sovereignty championed ...

Saudi Arabia: Reform and Disarmament a Priority in Lebanon

Bassam Abou Zeid, 16/04 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Hezbollah International Monetary Fund Saudi Arabia Lebanon Reforms disarmament

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is closely observing Lebanon’s progress on two critical fronts: comprehensive reform and the disarmament of Hezbollah. The recent visit of Saudi envoy Yazid bin Farhan to Beirut underscored Riyadh’s insistence on meaningful developments in both areas. According to Lebanese officials who met with the envoy, bin ...

A New Triptych of Reforms in Sight

Tilda Abou Rizk, 21/01 20:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Government Reforms Joseph Aoun

The Lebanese people are eagerly awaiting the formation of the first ministerial team of President Joseph Aoun’s mandate. As French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized during his recent visit to Beirut, the government’s composition must reflect “the momentum set by President Aoun in his inaugural address on January 9.” In other words, ...

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