House Speaker, Nabih Berri, raised during the Wednesday periodic meeting with lawmakers at Ain El-Tineh, the Lebanese doubts backed by information and international reports about oil exploration led by a Greek company, of which "Total" owns 40% of shares, near the Lebanese border intertwining with the exclusive economic zone.
These reports also evoked the issue of the delay in the exploration works by the "Total" Company in the offshore block 9.
In this framework, Speaker Berri held contacts with the concerned official parties, and dispatched a delegate to France to meet "Total" officials.
On the legislations' issue, Berri stressed the need to endorse project laws on the agenda of the forthcoming legislative session, deeming such laws as "righteous demands of the people."
Turning to the current economic and governmental situation, Berri stressed the need to swiftly seek reform, political and economic solutions, including the formation of a new government.
On the other hand, Berri met with the Head of the Lebanese Banks Association, Dr. Salim Sfeir, with whom he discussed the current financial and economic situation.
Among Berri's itinerant visitors for today had been former Minister Karim Pakradouni, with the latest developments featuring high on their talks.
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