Beirut:House Speaker Nabih Berri on Monday welcomed First Vice Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon, Wassim Mansouri, to the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain al-Tineh. Their discussions focused on the general situation, particularly regarding financial and monetary developments.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Speaker Berri also met with the Director General of the Litani River National Authority, Sami Alawieh, along with members of its board of directors. The delegation briefed Berri on the Authority's current situation, projects, plans, and work programs, especially those concerning irrigation projects, hydroelectric power generation, and river pollution prevention. They also discussed the damage caused by Israeli aggression.
Alawieh emphasized that despite challenging circumstances, the Authority remains committed to providing irrigation and hydroelectric power services to all beneficiary areas. In a separate meeting, Berri also received former Minister Ghazi Aridi to discuss the general situation and recent political and field developments, particularly in light of Israel's ongoing attacks on southern Lebanese villages and towns.