Minister of Economy: The private sector will lead the upcoming rise phase

Al -Bassat said: “Allow me first to express my pride, on my site as Minister of Economy and Trade, to be present today in the celebration of the Resurrection of Lebanon, which is organized by the Land of the Creators Association. The creative sectors are the true fortress of Lebanon, and it is the bond that preserved the cycle of economic life when the state stumbled, and its institutions have been shaken. His merchants, his farmers, the pioneers of his business, his financial and service institutions, and our creative industries of design, art, media and music – is that it was the backbone of Lebanon. For the national economy. “Creativity Economy” – in design, fashion, filmmaking, media, and music – emerges as one of the secrets of our distinction. It is not a cultural luxury, but rather a source of real economic power capable of creating opportunities, adding value, and giving Lebanon a unique position among nations. ” Today, it is not to replace the private sector, but rather to be a supportive partner for it: by providing a sound and transparent business environment, by securing basic infrastructure, by facilitating procedures and alleviating burdens, and by applying laws to everyone without exception, “noting that the state and the private sector are not opponents, but two pillars. The main role of the government is to enable the private sector to launch its investment and productive energies, foremost of which is the creative energies that can generate added value, work opportunities and rapid growth.