Sidon: Economy and Trade Minister Amer Bissat wrapped up his tour of South Lebanon and Nabatieh with a roundtable discussion at the Chamber of Commerce in Sidon, attended by Director General Dr. Mohammad Abou Haidar, Chamber President Mohamad Saleh, and key economic stakeholders.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Saleh welcomed the visit, noting the importance of government engagement with local business leaders to assess challenges and drive recovery, particularly in areas impacted by Israeli aggression. He stressed the need for tax exemptions for affected industries, support for SMEs, and incentives to boost exports and investment.
Bissat reaffirmed the government's strong commitment to the South, not only due to the damage caused by recent hostilities, but because the region historically contributes nearly 30% of Lebanon's national production across agriculture, industry, trade, and tourism. He described the South as central to Lebanon's economic recovery and pledged collaborative action to support its revitalization.