Paris:Industry Minister Joe Issa El-Khoury concluded his official visit to France by meeting with French counterpart Sébastien Martin, alongside Lebanese Ambassador Rabih Chaer. The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral industrial cooperation and attracting French investment to Lebanon, with a focus on technology-driven industries and high-value-added sectors.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Issa El-Khoury highlighted the skills of Lebanon's workforce, noting the high-quality education from Lebanese universities and the expertise of graduates in engineering, technology, and scientific fields.
The ministers also discussed offshoring opportunities that would allow French companies to establish or expand operations in Lebanon, thereby creating skilled jobs and increasing exports of high-value goods and services. Issa El-Khoury extended an invitation to Martin to visit Lebanon and explore its industrial capabilities and investment opportunities.
The French minister welcomed the initiative, stating that reciprocal visits would strengthen bilateral relations and encourage business partnerships. Both ministers agreed to organize a joint industrial investment forum in Paris, aimed at bringing together Lebanese and French companies and investors to convert potential opportunities into concrete partnerships and projects.
Issa El-Khoury emphasized Lebanon's goal of establishing long-term industrial and technological partnerships through complementary production capabilities, knowledge transfer, and innovation. He expressed that such cooperation would bolster Lebanon's role as a regional hub for specialized manufacturing and knowledge-based industries.
