Morcos lauds legal support, investment at international legal firm reception
NNA - Minister of Information, Dr. Paul Morcos, attended a reception on Tuesday evening hosted by members of a visiting U.S. delegation from the international law firm Squire Patton Boggs, led by Ghassan A. Balloul, Chair of the firm's Middle East Practice.
The event brought together government officials, diplomats, and representatives from various sectors.
Minister Morcos seized the occasion to welcome the firm's continued legal support, and its investment in the local economy.
The delegation also held meetings during their visit with the Lebanese President, Speaker of the House, Prime Minister, and other senior officials.
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