Electricity of Lebanon Followed Up with Japanese Ambassador on the Reality of the Energy Sector

The "Lebanese Electric Power Corporation" received the Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon, Kenji Yokota, accompanied by the First Secretary of the Embassy, Ikumi Ogiwara, at its main headquarters.

A statement from the institution explained that "the Japanese Ambassador and the accompanying delegation held a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Directors – the General Director of the institution and his relevant work team, during which the current conditions of the institution were discussed, along with a comprehensive presentation of the reality of the energy sector in Lebanon, in addition to the challenges it faces and ways to develop it."

The institution also presented "the series of reforms that have been implemented since the end of the year 2022 in coordination and cooperation with the World Bank and the international community, which have received praise and appreciation from the relevant local official bodies as well as relevant international bodies."

The progress made in the technical cooperation project implemented in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was also addressed, where the Lebanese Electric Power Corporation expressed its great appreciation for this constructive cooperation and the important role it contributes to supporting the institution's capabilities and enhancing its performance.

The visit concluded with a field tour of the damaged main institution building, the damaged main transformer station - Ashrafieh 220 kilovolts, in addition to the control center that sustained severe damage as a result of the Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020, where the Japanese Ambassador was briefed on the extent of the damage and the challenges associated with rehabilitation.

In conclusion, the institution "thanked the Japanese Ambassador for his gracious visit and continued interest," expressing its "aspiration to strengthen the frameworks of joint cooperation for the benefit of the two friendly countries."