President Aoun briefed by Minister Boushekian on industrial situation, outcome of Iraq visit

President Aoun briefed by Minister Boushekian on industrial situation, outcome of Iraq visit

NNA - Industry Minister George Boushekian stressed the gradual improvement of industrial, economic and production prospects in Lebanon with the work of the ministry and the measures taken in terms of closing unlicensed factories and obligating industrial establishments to work according to quality specifications and standards that qualify the Lebanese product to compete locally and abroad. 

President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, was quoted encouraging the Industry Minister to proceed with this plan to re-launch the industry, modernize it, and restore the productive economy as an alternative to the rentier economy.

In addition, Minister Boushekian emphasized that there is no emigration of factories from Lebanon, and pointed out that there have been many industrial investments in Lebanon in the past year.

Minister Boushekian positions came after visiting President Aoun, today at the Presidential Palace.

Minister Boushekian tackled with President Aoun the industrial situation, in addition to the results of his talks in Iraq, where he signed a memorandum of cooperation and inaugurated the Iraqi-Lebanese Business Conference.

Statement:

After the meeting, the Industry Minister made the following statement:

“I was honored to visit the President. We discussed industrial, economic and production prospects that are gradually improving with the work of the Ministry and its strict measures and procedures in terms of closing unlicensed factories and obliging industrial establishments to work according to specifications and standards so that the Lebanese