Egypt's amb. to Beirut meets number of the newly assigned Lebanese ministers

CAIRO – 1 October 2021: Egypt's Ambassador to Lebanon Yasser Elwi meet on Friday with number of the newly assigned Minsters of the Lebanese government, including Deputy Prime Minister Saadeh Al Shami and Finance Minister Youssef Khalil.

Elwi discussed number of issued with the Lebanese officials, including ways of fostering economic relations between the two countries.

During the two meetings, they touched on the expected negotiations between the Lebanese government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the formation of the negotiation committee.

Earlier in September Lebanese Prime Minister Najuib Mikati announced the formation of his new government and vowed on to hold parliamentary elections as scheduled, stressing the government will work as one team to save the country as soon as possible.

In press statements after signing the new government’s forming decree with President Michel Aoun, Mikati hoped his government could stop the collapse of Lebanon and bring back prosperity.

He thanked former premier Hassaan Diab for his efforts during difficult and exceptional circumstances, affirming that president Aoun would contact with the "Strong Lebanon" bloc.

In a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, Mikati affirmed his government’s determination to swiftly implement all the necessary reforms.

“France has been and still is Lebanon’s permanent and steadfast ally. I’ve had the great honor and pleasure of meeting with President Macron to discuss an array of issues of great importance to both of our countries," Mikati said.

“Recently, Lebanon has been experiencing a series of crises that have bogged it down in an unprecedented state of distress. However, all throughout this ordeal, President Macron, you have always been by our side,” Mikati added, deeming this support of particular importance “because France represents the heart of the international community made up of our Arab brothers and our friends across the world.”