Lebanon's Trade Minister: Iraq is able to lead this phase wisely
Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade, Amer Bisat, on Tuesday expressed confidence in Iraq's ability to manage the current phase wisely.
Speaking at the ministerial-level preparatory meeting of the Economic and Social Council ahead of the Fifth Arab Economic and Social Development Summit, attended by the reporter of the Iraqi news agency-INA, Bisat described the event as taking place at what 'some consider an existential moment.'
He stated that the Lebanese government has adopted two strategic choices: reintegrating Lebanon into the Arab fold and actively engaging in reconstruction efforts.
'There is an urgent need to restore Lebanon's place within its Arab environment,' he said.
Bisat emphasized that the challenges Lebanon has faced have not weakened its will.
'On the contrary,' he noted, 'they have catalyzed a comprehensive reform process, which we are implementing through a five-point plan.'
As a former president of the Arab Development Summit, Lebanon has closely followed the implementation of previous summit resolutions, Bisat added. He voiced strong confidence in Iraq's capacity to preside over the upcoming summit successfully.
'It is an honor to hand over the presidency of the summit to Iraq,' he said, expressing appreciation for Iraq's hospitality and its continued support to Lebanon.
'The challenges are significant, but our confidence in our ability to overcome them is greater still,' he concluded.
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