In a ceremony hosted by the Lebanese Regie for Tobacco at its Hadath headquarters, Dr. Youssel Al Khalil, the Minister of Finance in the caretaker government, shared his perspective on the currently-debated budget in the Parliament. He emphasized that, despite challenges and ongoing discussions, the draft budget is focused on achieving “financial and monetary stability (...) and revitalizing the economic landscape.” In the presence of MP Muhammad Al Khawaja, representing the Speaker and the Council of Ministers, Dr. Al Khalil pledged a positive approach to proposed amendments, both scientific and realistic, with a commitment to boosting state revenues to enhance financial balance and facilitate the implementation of or urgent projects.
The ceremony dedicated to honoring the outstanding achievements of the children of the Regie workers and farmers who excelled in the official certification exams, along with its family members who are actively pursuing university studies for personal development, was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Finance, presidents of tobacco farmers’ unions in the south, the north and the Bekaa, and representatives of international tobacco companies. Participants also included the gove