08 Jul 2025 20:22 PM Rasamny meets with Emirati Renewable Energy delegation and ICRC officials
The delegation included Ali Al Shammari, CEO for Renewable Energy, Elie Salloum, Executive Director of Investments, and Mounir Khater.
Discussions focused on potential investment projects to enhance electricity production in Lebanon through renewable energy sources.
Rasamny also met with the Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Lebanon, Ms. Agnès Dhur, accompanied by Political Advisor Mr. Shawky Amine Eddine.
The meeting covered humanitarian cooperation and infrastructure priorities.
Furthermore, the Minister held talks with MP Mohammad Yahya, with whom he reviewed public and developmental needs in Akkar.
Rasamny also received a delegation from the municipal council of Jdeideh-Bouchrieh-Al-Sadd, led by Auguste Bachous, with whom he discussed road rehabilitation, pedestrian safety, and plans to transform the area's landfill into a sustainable coastal and tourist zone.
In a separate meeting, Rasamny and former MP Emile Rahmeh discussed current national affairs and developmental concerns.
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