President Joseph Aoun on Thursday emphasized that Lebanon’s primary challenge is corruption, “because there has been no accountability.”
Speaking at a meeting with a delegation from the Lebanese Business Council in Abu Dhabi, Aoun noted that “today, there is a judiciary, cases are being opened, and there are no prohibitions or red lines for anyone. This is how things return to normal and how trust is rebuilt between the state and the people, as well as with foreign countries.”
Reiterating that “Lebanon is not bankrupt but rather robbed,” he argued that “no country in the world goes bankrupt if it has a government that manages it properly,” blaming previous administrations for mismanaging the nation’s resources.
Aoun also pointed out that “the number of Lebanese abroad exceeds those residing in Lebanon, and they have been the country’s main support over the years and in every crisis.”
He reassured his audience that economic indicators are improving, citing the rise in the Eurobond index from 6% to 20%.
“All these positive indicators are thanks to you — to Lebanese residents and to those abroad,” he concluded.
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