Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed Parliament, reaffirming his government’s priorities and outlining key areas of focus during its short mandate.
"This government’s lifespan is only a few months," Salam said, emphasizing a strong commitment to reform and recovery. "There will be no turning back from what was stated in the ministerial statement."
He highlighted the government’s determination to stop Israeli aggressions and extend state sovereignty both north and south of the Litani River.
On the refugee file, Salam stated that thousands of Syrian refugees are returning daily. He added that Syrian labor is being regulated and that 120,000 refugees have been removed from the General Security records.
Regarding Lebanon’s financial sector, he noted that the government has made depositors’ rights an absolute priority and has prepared comprehensive draft laws to present to Parliament.
He also addressed the energy sector, confirming that the government has decided to stop accumulating debt related to fuel. The Ministry of Energy, he said, is working on two parallel tracks aimed at establishing gas-powered plants.
As for waste management, Salam noted that multiple solutions already exist but require substantial funding. He also reaffirmed that media freedom remains protected, with no journalist detained since the government’s formation.
Watch the attached video for Salam's full statement.
"This government’s lifespan is only a few months," Salam said, emphasizing a strong commitment to reform and recovery. "There will be no turning back from what was stated in the ministerial statement."
He highlighted the government’s determination to stop Israeli aggressions and extend state sovereignty both north and south of the Litani River.
On the refugee file, Salam stated that thousands of Syrian refugees are returning daily. He added that Syrian labor is being regulated and that 120,000 refugees have been removed from the General Security records.
Regarding Lebanon’s financial sector, he noted that the government has made depositors’ rights an absolute priority and has prepared comprehensive draft laws to present to Parliament.
He also addressed the energy sector, confirming that the government has decided to stop accumulating debt related to fuel. The Ministry of Energy, he said, is working on two parallel tracks aimed at establishing gas-powered plants.
As for waste management, Salam noted that multiple solutions already exist but require substantial funding. He also reaffirmed that media freedom remains protected, with no journalist detained since the government’s formation.
Watch the attached video for Salam's full statement.
