In appreciation of its efforts, a delegation from the Municipality of Aitaroun visited the Regie’s purchase center in the town, in the occasion of concluding the purchase and the receipt of tobacco harvest for the 2018 season.
The municipal chief, Eng. Salim Mourad made a speech in which he saluted the “pioneer sponsor of tobacco farming”, Speaker Nabih Berri, thanked the Regie’s President and Director General Eng. Nassif Seklaoui for his “constant cooperation with the municipality”, and underlined the efforts paid by the team of purchase center, especially the expert Hussein Al-Husseini who was offered an honoring shield.
As well, Mourad appreciated the efforts and follow-ups of the MP Hassan Fadlallah in order to “serve farmers”.
banese industry. I also hope we will expand our exports to the Arab world and the European Union, with whom we are partners.”
“On this occasion, I would like to pay tribute to the Regie and to Nassif Seklawi, who has led the institution for the past thirty years. He managed to transform the Regie from a loss-making institution to a profitable one that contributes to the public treasury and generates employment, whether in the industrial or in the agricultural sector. The Finance Ministry, which oversees the Regie, takes great pride in its achievements and extends its appreciation to its chairman and general manager and to all its employees.
We hope the Regie will continue on this path to success,” he added.
Jaber concluded by wishing “success to all Lebanese industrial enterprises,” noting that “the world is witnessing major changes due the United States’ recent decision to impose tariffs on several countries. This has transformed the global trade system, as the World Trade Organization previously prohibited such tariff increases. Today, however, all countries prioritize their own national interests.
“Lebanon is currently presented with an incredible opportunity. With the Arab world, Iraq, and several other countries open to Lebanon, and Syria in the midst of significant change, we must now encourage and support our industrial sector in order to expand into these markets,” he explained.