Baabda:President of the Republic Joseph Aoun conducted a series of meetings at Baabda Palace, focusing on significant national concerns such as infrastructure projects, waste management, and the agricultural sector's challenges.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, during a meeting with MP Sajih Atieh, President Aoun discussed domestic and regional developments, prioritizing development projects in northern Lebanon. Atieh emphasized the President's dedication to national unity, civil peace, Lebanon's neutrality, and comprehensive reforms. Key topics included recovering depositors' funds and progress on René Mouawad Airport in Kleyat, along with fisheries, the Lebanese University, and development projects in Akkar and northern Lebanon.
In a separate engagement, President Aoun met with Marwan Rizkallah, Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, to discuss the current state and future plans for Lebanon's waste management sector. The talks highlighted progress, remaining challenges, and proposed solutions before upcoming Cabinet discussions.
President Aoun also held discussions with a delegation from the Syndicate of Fruit and Vegetable Importers and Exporters, led by Naeem Saleh. Saleh praised Saudi Arabia's decision to reopen its markets to Lebanese exports, a move seen as critical for agricultural trade. Issues concerning the Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL) and agricultural export facilitation were also addressed. Aoun reiterated the importance of the agricultural sector to Lebanon's economy and pledged to advocate for the syndicate's demands, aiming to enhance production quality and regional market competitiveness.
