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Shakir Presents 12 Economic Demands to Aoun and Rejects New Taxes

Mohammad Shaker, head of the economic bodies, presented 12 economic demands to President Aoun, rejecting new taxes and calling for support for companies.

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Shakir Presents 12 Economic Demands to Aoun and Rejects New Taxes
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Following his meeting with the President of the Republic at the head of a delegation from the economic bodies, former Minister and Head of Economic Bodies Mohammad Shaker announced that "12 points related to the economic situation were presented."

He clarified that "the most prominent demands include stopping the imposition of new taxes, addressing the social security file, and helping companies survive and continue in light of difficult conditions."

He affirmed that "the government is capable of providing assistance," stressing "the necessity for the state to pursue illegal companies and institutions."

Shaker revealed an "upcoming very soon meeting with the Prime Minister to follow up on the demands presented by the economic bodies."

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