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Unveiling the statue of the late Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim and naming Sioufi Park in Ashrafieh after him, so that it becomes “Ignatius IV Hazim – Sioufi Park,” in commemoration of his fragrant memory, appreciation of his prolific career, and loyalty to his great love for Beirut and its people.
What is meant by areas of security sensitivity?
These are questions for the Lebanese government, from which clarification is awaited on the reality of these understandings, if they exist, and the extent to which they are consistent with the principle of the state's exclusive security authority and the rule of law over all Lebanese territory without exception
Have there become areas in Lebanon that security forces cannot enter or raid except after prior coordination with a partisan party?
Here a fundamental question arises: What is meant by security-sensitive areas? Who defines them? What is the nature of the agreed mechanism, and who approved it?
Liquidity exists in the Treasury account, but the payment mechanism is with the Ministry of Finance.
The demand of Energy Minister Joe Saddi to resolve the electricity crisis has not been met, because Finance Minister Yassin Jaber is stuck at the point of lack of funds and does not look at the state's account at Banque du Liban.
The decision to resign by Energy Minister Joe Saddi has not been taken, and I am not talking about a resignation at the present time, but about solutions for the government because its stability is threatened by the crises, and it must find solutions to preserve its stability.
Protecting citizens and the economy today requires not doubling the impact of the global crisis with additional local fees
Protecting citizens and the economy today requires not doubling the impact of the global crisis with additional local fees
Any foreign visit by the President becomes a leadership visit of a special nature if the Foreign Minister does not accompany him. But if the visit is technical in nature, it is preferable for the Foreign Minister to attend to maintain the link between the President's visit and the Cabinet's work regarding foreign policy.
Foreign policy is drawn up by the government in its ministerial statement, and the President undertakes any specific negotiations on international agreements according to constitutional rules. But with regard to government policy, the Foreign Minister is himself part of implementing the general policies drawn up by the government in its ministerial statement. The constitution gives the minister a large margin to act and make decisions and steps.