Minister of the Displaced and Minister of State for Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Kamal Shehadeh affirmed that neither Cabinet solidarity nor the government’s future was at risk.
Spaeking in an interview, Shehadeh said disagreements over explosives seized by security forces concerned the timing of referring the case to the Judicial Council, rather than the objective or procedures involved.
He stressed that investigations must proceed without interference, with the law determining accountability for those responsible.
Addressing plans to establish a Ministry of Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Shehadeh welcomed progress by a parliamentary subcommittee representing various political blocs in reaching agreement on a legislative framework.
He emphasized that the decisive step would be parliamentary approval, paving the way for a fully empowered ministry capable of addressing Lebanon’s technological and economic challenges.
Shehadeh said discussions had resolved concerns over overlapping ministerial responsibilities while seeking to ensure the new ministry possessed sufficient authority.
He identified personal data protection, digital platform security and cybersecurity as central priorities, stressing the importance of passing legislation on data protection and cybersecurity.
The minister concluded that building a successful digital economy required effective governance, institutional capacity and robust safeguards for citizens’ privacy.
Spaeking in an interview, Shehadeh said disagreements over explosives seized by security forces concerned the timing of referring the case to the Judicial Council, rather than the objective or procedures involved.
He stressed that investigations must proceed without interference, with the law determining accountability for those responsible.
Addressing plans to establish a Ministry of Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Shehadeh welcomed progress by a parliamentary subcommittee representing various political blocs in reaching agreement on a legislative framework.
He emphasized that the decisive step would be parliamentary approval, paving the way for a fully empowered ministry capable of addressing Lebanon’s technological and economic challenges.
Shehadeh said discussions had resolved concerns over overlapping ministerial responsibilities while seeking to ensure the new ministry possessed sufficient authority.
He identified personal data protection, digital platform security and cybersecurity as central priorities, stressing the importance of passing legislation on data protection and cybersecurity.
The minister concluded that building a successful digital economy required effective governance, institutional capacity and robust safeguards for citizens’ privacy.
