Bassil, Russian ambassador discuss developments in Lebanon and region

Free Patriotic Movement Chief, Head of Strong Lebanon bloc, MP Gebran Bassil, received Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Rudakov, accompanied by accompanied by Deputy Head of Mission Maxim Romanov. The meeting took place in the presence of former MP …

IMF calls for unified financial reforms in Lebanon amid economic crisis

Daijiworld Media Network - Beirut Beirut, Mar 12: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Lebanon to adopt a unified financial reform strategy to accelerate economic recovery and rebuild investor confidence. The call came during a meeting between …

New talks with Lebanon aimed at normalizing ties, senior Israeli official says

Israel is aiming to establish full diplomatic relations with Lebanon in talks that could open as early as next month, an Israeli official said on Wednesday. “The goal is to reach normalization,” said the official, a day after Israel, Lebanon, France and …

US steps in as Israel, Lebanon prepare for border negotiations: Key details revealed

Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian At the same time that Israel released Lebanese detainees, the United States revealed that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin negotiations to resolve their border disputes.  U.S. Deputy …

IMF's 'rocky' relationship with Lebanon: Can a new agreement break the cycle of failed reforms?

Report by Bassam Abou Zeid, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) experience with Lebanon has been unsuccessful both before and after the financial and economic crisis. Before the crisis broke out in October …

Israel eyes diplomatic shift in Lebanon border talks amid skepticism: Is normalization the endgame?

Report by Amal Shehadeh, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian Is Israel trying to turn any agreement with Lebanon into a precedent for expanding the Abraham Accords, as desired by Washington and supported by Tel Aviv? This question has been raised in …

Lebanon’s first lady joins UN women’s conference, meets UN chief

Lebanon’s First Lady Nehmat Aoun attended the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York alongside Lebanon’s U.N. envoy and other officials. Saudi Arabia chaired this year’s conference. On the sidelines, Aoun met with Saudi, …

Lebanon looks to form committees to address 2006 border disputes, occupied points, and detainee matters

Following Israel’s release of four detainees and the expected release of a Lebanese soldier, LBCI has learned that serious proposals have been put forward to Lebanon to form three committees to address key issues.  These include the long-standing border …

Israel Seeking to Normalize Ties With Lebanon in New Border Talks: Reports

Israel is seeking to normalize ties with Lebanon in upcoming talks that could potentially bring an end to decades of tensions and conflict, according to Israeli media reports. Upcoming discussions between Beirut and Jerusalem to demarcate their countries’ …

IMF delegation meets President Joseph Aoun, urges unified financial reform plan for Lebanon