Speaker Nabih Berri discusses financial and Litani River issues

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held several meetings at his headquarters in Ain al-Tineh to discuss national financial, monetary, and infrastructural matters.

Berri met with Wassim Mansouri, the First Deputy Governor of the Banque du Liban, to review general economic and monetary conditions. He also received Sami Alawiya, Director General of the Litani River Authority, and its board of directors.

During the meeting with the Litani River Authority, officials briefed Berri on irrigation projects, hydroelectric power production, and efforts to protect the river from pollution. Discussions also covered the damage caused by Israeli military strikes on infrastructure, specifically mentioning Project 800 in the occupied area. The delegation highlighted the progress of the Qasmieh irrigation project and a World Bank loan intended for the rehabilitation of Litani plants.

Additionally, Berri met with former minister Ghazi Aridi to discuss political and field developments regarding ongoing Israeli attacks on southern Lebanese villages.