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Salam holds coordination meeting in preparation for meetings with IMF delegation

Beirut, Lebanon ·

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a coordination meeting at the Grand Serail to prepare for upcoming meetings with an International Monetary Fund delegation. Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, Economy Minister Amer Bisat and Banque du Liban governor Karim Souaid attended.

Lebanon has faced a severe financial and economic crisis since 2019 and has sought a rescue programme from the International Monetary Fund, which requires reforms in the banking sector and public finances.

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