Economy Minister, Raed Khoury, called on Saturday for regulating the economic relationship between Lebanon and the displaced Syrians and for implementing Lebanese legislations.
In a press conference, Khoury touched on the repercussions of Syrian displacement on the Lebanese economy, particularly concerning illegal and unlicensed institutions.
"As a State, we are required to regulate the economic relationship between Lebanon and the displaced Syrians, and to solely apply Lebanese laws and regulations," Khoury emphasized.
"Syrian workers are entitled according to the law to work in three sectors only, namely in construction, agriculture and public wastes; yet, they are working in different sectors contrary to the law," he continued.
Khoury referred to several procedural steps adopted by his Ministry in this context, noting, "We have asked municipalities to close down illegal institutions."
"We deeply sympathize with our Syrian displaced brothers and feel their suffering because we have also gone through wars and displacement. We wish them a safe and dignified return to their home, especially in the presence of secure areas in Syria. However, pending their return, we are required as a State to regulate the economic relationship between Lebanon and the Syrian refugees," Khoury underscored.
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