Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam addresses electricity and waste crises

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam presided over a weekly cabinet session focused on increasing electricity supply hours. The Prime Minister is coordinating with the Minister of Energy and Water to secure the necessary resources to improve power distribution.

During the session, the cabinet approved the establishment of alternative energy stations at the request of the Ministry of National Defense and appointed Mohammad Hazimeh as the Governor of Nabatieh. Several other administrative items were approved, while others were postponed for further discussion.

In separate meetings, Prime Minister Salam met with Army Commander General Rudolf Heikal to discuss national security, particularly in the south, and the recent seizure of explosives in the Al-Qasr – Hermel area. Salam emphasized the need for investigations to uncover smuggling networks.

Additionally, Salam held a meeting with Tripoli officials, religious leaders, and municipal representatives to address the city's urgent waste management crisis. The meeting aimed to develop a rapid solution for the ongoing issue. Salam also met with the Secretary General of the International Federation of Journalists to discuss media freedom and the protection of journalists.