Thursday, 5 Nov 2026 5 Dhu al-Qadah 2026 AH Beirut
📰 2 sources 3 articles · 5 Nov 2026, 15:50 → 2 hours ago

Aoun and Lebanon's central bank governor discuss monetary policy and deposit recovery

President Joseph Aoun discussed monetary policy and financial stability with Banque du Liban Governor Karim Said, within consultations aimed at reaching consensus on the financial stability draft law and the recovery of deposits. The meeting also covered the governor's meetings in Paris and his upcoming meetings in the United States.

📍 Where things stand: Consultations on the financial stability draft law and deposit recovery are still ongoing, with no final agreement announced.

⏱️ Timeline

  1. 5 Nov 2026, 15:50 President Joseph Aoun discussed the deposits file as a central issue with Banque du Liban Governor Karim Said, within consultations in which the two sides are seeking a way out of the crisis.
  2. 5 Nov 2026, 15:55 Aoun and Said discussed monetary policy and financial stability, and the ongoing consultations with the government, the International Monetary Fund and commercial banks to reach consensus on the financial stability draft law and deposit recovery, including rehabilitating the banking sector and returning deposits to their owners. Said briefed Aoun on the results of his meetings in Paris with the French central bank and his participation in G7 discussions.
  3. 5 Nov 2026, 16:11 Banque du Liban Governor Karim Said briefed President Joseph Aoun on the details of his upcoming visit to the United States to meet the Treasury Department and the International Monetary Fund.
Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.
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