Strong Republic bloc delegation visits Social and Economic Council

A delegation from the Strong Republic bloc, led by Lebanese Forces Vice President MP George Adwan, on Thursday visited the Economic and Social Council, where they met with the Council's head, Charles Arbid, and administrative board members.

Speaking in the name of the delegation on emerging, MP Adwan called for a swift government formation in order to address the pressing socio-economic situation and alleviate burdens on citizens.

Adwan stressed the dire need for a structural economic, financial, and social rescue plan to get out of the current simmering socio-economic situation. 

He disclosed that the delegation discussed with the Council an economic plan forwarded by the Lebanese Forces, saying they shall hold further meetings with the Council in this regard.

The lawmaker called on all concerned sides in the country to facilitate Prime Minister-designate, Saad Hariri's endeavors to form the new Cabinet, in order to start addressing the current socio-economic concerns, such as unemployment, electricity crisis and heavy traffic predicaments.