State Minister for Planning Affairs Michel Pharaon pointed to the great risk of surrendering to corruption and intimidation, highlighting the need for continuous dialogue and a strong pulse of life.
Speaking at the inauguration of the "Live Ashrafieh" Festival taking place for the eighth year in a row with the support of the Beirut Municipality, Pharaon called on the Lebanese to have "strong faith and adherence to all the values of civilization that distinguish us and prevent us from giving up our rights, and push us to look up, reminding us of our message in this region and the world."
"Every festival highlights a region, its opportunities and its development, security, economic and cultural needs...and in the Ashrafieh region there is movement, civilization and opportunity, yet its needs are also great," he added.
"Many projects have been delayed, but thanks to the joint effort by the Municipality of Beirut, Governor Ziad Shbib and its Municipal Council head and members, projects have begun and are ready for implementation in the coming months, and we will follow-up on them all," vowed Pharaon.
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