Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a meeting to review priority projects aimed at facilitating the return of displaced residents, advancing recovery and accelerating reconstruction in war-affected areas.

The meeting was attended by Social Affairs Minister Haneen Sayed, Council for Development and Reconstruction Chairman Mohammad Ali Kabbani, and Higher Relief Commission Secretary-General, Brigadier General Bassam Nabulsi.

Salam reviewed progress on road rehabilitation and infrastructure projects across southern districts, as well as ongoing tenders for electricity, water and bridge projects and the planned Civil Defense center in Nabatieh.

Discussions also addressed the rehabilitation of schools used as shelters during the war and educational facilities damaged in southern Lebanon, with a view to restoring their readiness and resuming classes.

Participants further reviewed initiatives in pilot villages, plans to provide prefabricated housing for affected families, and ongoing relief operations in Dahiyeh.

Salam stressed the need to expedite priority projects and strengthen coordination among the relevant authorities to ensure effective implementation, address residents’ needs and accelerate recovery and return efforts in affected communities.