A delegation from the Lebanese Companies Association, headed by Bassem Al-Bawab, visited the Director General of the Ministry of Finance, George Maarawi, today in his office in the Ministry, where they discussed the financial and economic conditions in the country and the requirements for the steadfastness of private companies at the current stage.

The delegation included, in addition to the doorman, Vice President of the association Hadi Soubra, Treasurer Patrick Sharabati, and members of the Board of Directors: Alphonse Deeb, Heba Bawarshi, Mazen Sinno, Rola Khoury, and Ziad Shihab El-Din.

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At the beginning of the meeting, Al-Bawab thanked the Ministry of Finance, represented by the Minister of Finance and the Director-General, for the measures it had taken regarding the legal deadlines.

He also presented the great difficulties faced by Lebanese companies, presenting a set of proposals aimed at supporting institutions, enhancing their resilience, and preserving their workers.

Maarawi

For his part, Maarawi welcomed the delegation, stressing that “the Lebanese private sector constitutes a fundamental pillar of the country’s steadfastness at the economic and financial levels.”

He pointed out that “the Ministry of Finance is working, within available capabilities, to take measures that contribute to maintaining the balance between the sustainability of the state’s finances and enhancing the resilience of private companies and institutions.”

At the conclusion of the meeting, it was agreed to continue communication and coordination to keep pace with the current stage and its challenges.