Elon Musk Shows Interest in Lebanon's Telecom Sector
President Joseph Aoun received a phone call from Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and the X platform, during which Musk expressed his interest in Lebanon and its telecommunications and internet sector.
He also voiced his desire for his companies to have a presence in Lebanon, a move welcomed by President Aoun, who affirmed his readiness to provide all possible facilitation within the framework of Lebanese laws and regulations.
At the end of the call, President Aoun invited Musk to visit Beirut, and Musk thanked him for the invitation, promising to accept it at the first suitable opportunity.
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