Salam meets Retired Lebanese Armed Forces Association
9/12/2025 3:09:10 PM
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed the Association of Retired Lebanese Armed Forces, led by Brigadier General Chamel Roukoz, at the Grand Serail.
Roukoz said the delegation presented to Salam the dire situation facing active service members, retirees, and the families of fallen soldiers. He noted that while the prime minister confirmed the monthly disbursement of allowances to military personnel, the larger issue of pensions remains unresolved. “Our goal is to restore pensions to 50 percent of their 2019 value by year’s end, but inflation has reduced them to just 30 percent,” Roukoz said.
According to Roukoz, Salam acknowledged the treasury’s limitations, citing insufficient revenues to cover pensions within the budget, though future improvements in state resources could open the door for solutions. He added that international aid for the army, even if forthcoming, would not directly address pensions.
Roukoz stressed the urgency of immediate action, warning that bereaved families, disabled veterans, and serving soldiers cannot afford further delays. He said further meetings would be held to decide on protest actions, apologizing in advance for any public disruption.
Separately, Salam met executives from the Dubai World Trade Centre to explore opportunities for Lebanon’s participation in regional development initiatives.
Roukoz said the delegation presented to Salam the dire situation facing active service members, retirees, and the families of fallen soldiers. He noted that while the prime minister confirmed the monthly disbursement of allowances to military personnel, the larger issue of pensions remains unresolved. “Our goal is to restore pensions to 50 percent of their 2019 value by year’s end, but inflation has reduced them to just 30 percent,” Roukoz said.
According to Roukoz, Salam acknowledged the treasury’s limitations, citing insufficient revenues to cover pensions within the budget, though future improvements in state resources could open the door for solutions. He added that international aid for the army, even if forthcoming, would not directly address pensions.
Roukoz stressed the urgency of immediate action, warning that bereaved families, disabled veterans, and serving soldiers cannot afford further delays. He said further meetings would be held to decide on protest actions, apologizing in advance for any public disruption.
Separately, Salam met executives from the Dubai World Trade Centre to explore opportunities for Lebanon’s participation in regional development initiatives.