November 4, 2026
Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam held a meeting in the Government Palace with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), headed by IFC’s Vice President for Middle East and Central Asia Affairs, Imad Fakhoury. During the meeting, the research focused on strengthening the partnership between the Lebanese government and the Foundation, and following up on the projects and programs it supports in Lebanon, especially in the energy and transportation sectors, in addition to ways to support small and medium enterprises and provide additional job opportunities. The meeting also touched on the ongoing preparations for preparing the new strategy of the World Bank Group in Lebanon for the next five years, which is scheduled to be completed during the first quarter of next year.
Also in his activity, the Prime Minister received a delegation from the Nabatieh Municipal Council, which included the mayor, Haj Abbas Fakhr El-Din, Vice President Mohamed Hegazy, members Hussein Jaber, Khader Qadih, and Mohamed Kahil, in addition to the head of the Nabatieh Mukhtars Association, Hassan Jaber. The meeting discussed the follow-up of the results of President Salam’s previous visit to Nabatieh and the projects emanating from it.
Hajj Abbas Fakhr al-Din explained, in a statement after the meeting, that the delegation presented the Prime Minister in the form of the achieved proposals and ideas that were presented during his visit to the city about a month ago, reviewing the completion rates in the projects being followed by the Councils of the South and the Council for Development and Reconstruction, and presenting a detailed list supported by documentary photos of the stages of work. Fakhr El-Din expressed his appreciation for President Salam’s interest, noting that the meeting was characterized by a very positive atmosphere that reflects the fulfillment of what was agreed upon during the field visit.
He added that the discussion touched on ways to complete other projects promised by President Salam and follow them up with the competent authorities, in addition to discussing a number of administrative issues related to the Nabatieh Municipality, which require coordination with the Ministry of Interior and the concerned official authorities, pointing out that the efforts will be completed with an upcoming visit to the Council for Development and Reconstruction to review the progress of work. Fakhr El-Din concluded by stressing the importance and positivity of the meeting, expressing his hope that stability will be restored throughout Lebanon and in its south in particular.
