Head of the Lebanese Economic Committees, former minister Mohammad Choucair, said after meeting with President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, along with a delegation: "We tell His Excellency the President: We stand by your side."

Choucair added, "President Aoun’s decisions and his courage have given hope for a better Lebanon," noting that the country has suffered from wars and destruction and now needs to build a stable and prosperous state.

The Head of the Lebanese Economic Bodies also pointed out that "the direct and indirect losses of the war are estimated at between 150 and 160 million dollars per day."