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Ya Libnan
24-05-2025
- Business
- Ya Libnan
Lebanon must move quickly to disarm Hezbollah , Ortagus
In a statement to Al Jadeed TV , Deputy US Special Representative for the Middle East Policy Morgan Ortagus stated, 'Lebanon must move quickly toward the complete disarmament of Hezbollah, and there must be a monopoly on arms in the hands of the state alone.' She noted that 'economic and financial reforms are the only path to building a state, and their impact will reduce corruption and undermine Hezbollah's illicit funding sources.' She stated that 'Hezbollah's disarmament must occur soon, otherwise Lebanon risks being left behind.' She added, 'Take Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa as an example. He was able to move quickly, and today he is ready to rebuild Syria and open its markets to economic growth and lasting peace in the region.' In response to a question about her statements in Qatar regarding the International Monetary Fund, Ortagus said, 'My words were taken completely out of context. I never said that we were bypassing reforms. Quite the contrary. I affirm my support for the necessary reforms.' She stated that 'the United States remains steadfast in its position that Parliament must move quickly to pass a law restructuring the banking sector, and that the government must expedite the drafting of a law to bridge the financial gap,' considering that 'disarming the militias and passing reforms represent the key to any real investment in Lebanon.' El Nashra
Al Manar
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani Affirms Relations with Beirut Remain Normal
The Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, stated on Wednesday that 'our relations with the Lebanese Foreign Ministry are ongoing and exist in a natural manner.' In an interview with Lebanon's Al Jadeed TV, Amani pointed out in this context that 'there is no talk of a summons. Rather, arrangements are being made to agree on a date for a visit to the ministry.' Amani emphasized that the relationship with the Foreign Ministry is 'intact and functioning normally,' reaffirming that there had been no formal request for his presence, contrary to recent media speculation. The clarification comes after several media outlets reported on Tuesday that the Lebanese Foreign Ministry had summoned the Iranian ambassador following a controversial statement he made on the social media platform X last Friday. In his post, Amani commented on calls for Hezbollah's disarmament, describing such efforts as 'a blatant conspiracy targeting sovereign states.' إن مشروع #نزع_السلاح هو مؤامرة واضحة ضد الدول. ففي الوقت الذي تواصل فيه الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية تزويد الكيان الصهيوني بأحدث الأسلحة والصواريخ، تمنع دولا من تسليح وتقوية جيوشها، وتضغط على دول أخرى لتقليص ترسانتها أو تدميرها تحت ذرائع مختلفة. وبمجرد أن تستسلم تلك الدول لمطالب… — مجتبی امانی (@mojtaba_amaani) April 18, 2025 He wrote, 'While the United States continues to supply the Zionist entity with advanced weapons and missiles, it simultaneously pressures other countries to reduce or dismantle their military arsenals under various pretexts.' Iran's Position on Regional Issues and Resistance Amani reiterated the Islamic Republic's commitment to supporting oppressed people worldwide, 'regardless of religion or sect.' Regarding Lebanon, he stated, 'We support whatever agreements the Lebanese institutions reach with the resistance and the Lebanese parties.' On indirect negotiations with the United States and Washington's recurring threats, the ambassador said, 'We reject any forced choice between peace and war. The indirect negotiations are strictly confined to Iran's nuclear activity and the lifting of sanctions. Any claims of broader negotiations, as pursued by the enemy's Prime Minister Netanyahu, lack credibility.' He also affirmed Iran's intention to support Lebanon in the aftermath of the Israeli aggression. 'We are determined to help the Lebanese people and participate in rebuilding what was destroyed by the Israeli occupation war. We are engaged in talks with the Lebanese government and some international bodies to achieve this,' he said, questioning, 'Are the Americans serious about reconstruction, or will they approach it as they have in the past?' Iran-Lebanon Relations and the Future of Resistance The ambassador underlined that Iranian-Lebanese ties remain 'normal and distinguished,' noting his ongoing meetings and communications with Lebanese officials across the political spectrum. He rejected suggestions of strained relations as 'distorted and unrealistic,' accusing Israel of trying to project an image of victory. Amani concluded by stressing that the resistance has not suffered a setback, calling such claims 'delusional.' 'On the contrary, the Israeli enemy has suffered a relative defeat after failing to achieve its objectives, forcing it into understandings with both Lebanon and Hamas. The resistance across the region will emerge from these wars stronger and more resilient,' Amani stated.
Ya Libnan
27-03-2025
- Business
- Ya Libnan
The Lebanese cabinet postpones the decision of naming a Central Bank chief
The Lebanese cabinet was set to name Karim Al- Souaid as central bank governor in its session on Thursday, but decided to postpone the issue Al Jadeed TV reported 'Finance Minister Yassine Jaber reportedly submitted three names — Karim Al-Souaid, Eddy Gemayel and Jamil Baz but Souaid was the preferred candidate' An-Nahar newspaper reported. 'As for the reports about the exclusion of former finance minister Jihad Azour, it turned out that these reports are baseless, seeing as Azour had informed those who contacted him that he was not interested in the central bank post,' An Nahar added. Azour was the presidential candidate of the opposition before Joseph Aoun was nominated Souaid is the brother of former lawmaker and March 14 secretariat-general coordinator Fares Soaid. About Souaid Souaid is the founder and Managing Partner of Growthgate Partners. Prior to forming GP in late 2006, Souaid was MD of Global Investment Banking at HSBC Bank (Middle East) from May 2000, where he joined as a result of the acquisition of CCF by HSBC. At HSBC Souaid was responsible for regional activities in the key areas of corporate finance, privatization, M&A, corporate restructurings, and equity capital raising (Private Placements and IPOs). Souaid holds an LLB from the Jesuit School of Law at St. Joseph University (Lebanon); an LLM from Harvard Law School, and Executive Program Certificates from Harvard Business School in the areas of Corporate Valuation and Restructuring. Souaid is a member of the New York State Bar Association.
