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We concluded our meetings with Lebanese leaders by meeting President Aoun on his return from his successful visit to 🇺🇸. We agreed that Lebanon’s recovery depends on 2 pillars: security & stability, and the implementation of financial reforms that can secure an IMF programme.

Together with 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇨🇦🇳🇴🇦🇺 partners, we met with MP @samygemayel to underline the importance of moving forward with IMF-compliant financial reforms. Delivering these reforms without delay will lay the foundations for a more resilient economy and a sustainable recovery for Lebanon.

Productive discussion with BDL Governor Soueid on the long-awaited banking & financial reforms and the obstacles to their adoption. These reforms, in line with international standards, are key to restoring investor confidence, unlocking funding & delivering sustainable reforms.

Met with @DrSamirGeagea, alongside 🇪🇺 Member States and 🇬🇧🇳🇴🇨🇦🇦🇺, as part of our tour of Lebanese leaders to advocate for the need to implement financial and judicial reforms for the sake of 🇱🇧 and its people. #supportNOTintervention

Met with @Gebran_Bassil to discuss the Bank Resolution & Financial Gap laws as part of our engagement with Lebanese leaders on reforms. The reforms are essential for 🇱🇧 and its people and need to be aligned with int'l standards to unlock broader support from 🇪🇺 & int'l partners.