PM Salam meets former minister Aridi, reviews South Lebanon damage with officials
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with former Minister Ghazi Aridi on Monday afternoon at the Grand Serail, where they discussed the latest political developments in the country.
Salam also held talks with the head of the Council for the South, Hashem Haidar, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the High Relief Commission, Brig. Gen. Bassam Naboulsi.
The meeting focused on assessing the damage caused by the latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon, with discussions centering on the ongoing survey efforts and coordination required to address the aftermath of the aggression.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
LBCI
an hour ago
- LBCI
Lebanon's Finance Minister wraps up Cairo visit with investment talks, emphasizes reform prospects
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber concluded his visit to Cairo by meeting with the Egyptian-Lebanese Businessmen Association, following his chairmanship of the IMF's Middle East Technical Assistance Center (METAC) conference. During the meeting, business leaders expressed readiness to boost investment in Lebanon and stressed the need to eliminate double taxation between the two countries to facilitate business activity. Jaber told the association that 'Lebanon is facing a new opportunity,' and voiced hope that support from regional and international partners would encourage recovery—especially with the new administration, parliament, and government committed to structural and institutional reform. He said Lebanon aims to shift from stagnation to a productive economy supported by sustainable mechanisms, modern legislation, and vital infrastructure that can attract investment and revive trade and various sectors. He also stressed that sustained security is a critical indicator of Lebanon's potential to enter a promising new phase. Jaber highlighted the importance of several upcoming agreements between Lebanon and Egypt, set to be signed on July 5 during a visit by a Lebanese ministerial delegation to Cairo, as part of the joint Lebanese-Egyptian Higher Committee meeting.
LBCI
an hour ago
- LBCI
Hezbollah MP says meeting with President Aoun focused on sovereignty, occupation, and common ground
MP Mohammad Raad stated that Hezbollah and the bloc initiated a meeting between Loyalty to the Resistance and President Joseph Aoun to commemorate the anniversary of Resistance and Liberation Day. He noted that the two sides exchanged general views on the country's pressing priorities and challenges—chief among them safeguarding national sovereignty, ending the Israeli occupation, halting ongoing violations backed by some countries involved in the ceasefire agreement, rebuilding areas destroyed by Israeli attacks, ensuring stability, and revitalizing state institutions through upcoming elections. Raad stressed that there is broad common ground between them, which can be built upon. 'We don't feel bound by specific timelines, locations, tools, or methods to make use of this common ground, as long as things in Lebanon are progressing under the president's careful stewardship and his commitment to achieving these priorities,' he said. He added that there are no closed doors when it comes to dialogue with the president at any level.
LBCI
an hour ago
- LBCI
MP Mohammad Raad says Hezbollah opens to cooperation after meeting with PM Nawaf Salam
The head of Hezbollah's Loyalty to the Resistance bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, emphasized the party's commitment to ongoing cooperation and understanding with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and all components of the Lebanese political landscape during a meeting held at the Grand Serail. Raad said Hezbollah prioritizes national interest above all and remains open to dialogue regardless of political tensions or inflammatory rhetoric. "We do not build our positions on emotions or preconceived ideas. We judge based on performance and harbor no ill will—differences in opinion do not spoil the relationship," he stated following the meeting. He also criticized Israel for not honoring agreements and stressed that Lebanon has fulfilled its obligations. "Our priority is ending the occupation, securing the release of prisoners, halting assassinations and violations, and beginning reconstruction," Raad said. He added that the meeting with Salam also addressed certain reform-related matters that were not initially expected to be discussed. Raad concluded by reaffirming Hezbollah's stance on addressing challenges constructively: "Our country's interest stands above all else, and we think about that regardless of the incitement we hear."
