Aoun: Stronger borders, modern scanners to support industry
9/1/2025 3:42:00 PM
President of the Republic Joseph Aoun affirmed during a meeting with a delegation from the Bekaa Industrialists Association that efforts are underway to modernize customs scanners and tighten border controls as part of a broader plan to curb smuggling and protect Lebanon’s national industry.
Aoun emphasized that “industry is a key driver of the economy. The more it grows, the more the trade deficit narrows. Our goal is for exports to match, and eventually exceed, imports.”
Aoun added that appropriate legislation is being developed to ensure sustained support for the industrial sector.
Aoun emphasized that “industry is a key driver of the economy. The more it grows, the more the trade deficit narrows. Our goal is for exports to match, and eventually exceed, imports.”
Aoun added that appropriate legislation is being developed to ensure sustained support for the industrial sector.