Germany Conditions Continued Development Aid to Lebanon on Sustained Financial Reforms

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Reem Alabali-Radovan, and her accompanying delegation, in the presence of the German Ambassador to #Lebanon Thomas Zahneisen.

The meeting reviewed the general situation in Lebanon and current developments, as well as bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries.

Prime Minister Salam thanked Germany for its ongoing support to Lebanon, stressing the importance of continuing this aid, particularly in supporting recovery and reconstruction efforts in the south, helping residents return to their villages and towns, and strengthening the state's capacity and institutions to respond to urgent needs.

For her part, the German Minister affirmed her country's continued support for Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of moving forward with financial and economic reforms, enhancing transparency and governance, thereby contributing to restoring confidence in the Lebanese economy and creating a suitable climate for investment and expanding economic and development cooperation between the two countries.