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LBCI
16-04-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Ministerial committee on Syrian displaced persons discusses initial plan for their safe and dignified return to their country
The ministerial committee on Syrian displaced persons held its second meeting, led by Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Metri and attended by Ministers Michel Mnassa, Ahmad Al-Hajjar, Haneen Sayed, Adel Nassar, and Mohammad Haidar, with Minister Youssef Raji absent due to travel. The attendees continued gathering accurate information about the number of Syrian displaced persons and their legal, social, and economic situations. They also discussed previous official attempts to return displaced Syrians to their home country. In light of Lebanon's firm stance against resettlement in all its forms, the committee reviewed the preliminary plan for the safe and dignified return of the displaced to Syria. They affirmed Lebanon's readiness to implement the plan in cooperation with Syrian authorities and relevant international organizations. Tarek Metri, the committee chair, and Minister Haneen Sayed also met with a Syrian delegation led by Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Hind Kabawat to discuss all aspects of returning displaced Syrians to their homeland.
The 961
10-02-2025
- Politics
- The 961
Who Is Tarek Metri, Lebanon's New Deputy Prime Minister
Tarek Metri is a well-known academic and politician who has made important contributions to Lebanon's public affairs. Since 2018, he has been the President of Saint George University in Beirut, where he has worked to improve the university's reputation and encourage research partnerships. Throughout his career, Metri has held different government positions in Lebanon, including the Ministries of Environment, Administrative Development, Culture, and Media. He also served as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighting his standing as a trusted leader in politics. Metri has held other significant roles, such as being the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya from 2012 to 2014, where he dealt with the challenges facing the country. He was also the Director of the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut, where he started several projects aimed at better understanding regional politics and international relations. Metri is a strong supporter of Palestinian rights and has consistently pushed for a fair and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Throughout his career, Metri has was committed to public service, human rights, and social justice. His work to promote peace, dialogue, and cooperation among countries has made him a respected figure in the Arab world and beyond. His thorough understanding of the challenges in the Arab region shapes his academic work and political efforts, focusing on the importance of human dignity and equality.
