The Council of Ministers is set to hold a meeting on Thursday at Baabda Palace to discuss a ten-point agenda, with particular focus on international proposals aimed at securing internet access in Lebanon.
The issue, brought forward by Minister of Telecommunications Charles Hage, was previously reviewed during a cabinet session held at the Grand Serail under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. However, no decision was reached at the time.
Following Tuesday’s session, Minister of Information Paul Morcos said Salam reported “receiving positive regional and international signals in response to the September 5 session,” during which the government endorsed army proposals to place all weapons under the sole authority of state forces. He added that these reactions “call for intensified preparations for an international conference on reconstruction and investment in Lebanon, scheduled for the end of the year.”
Minister of Energy Joe Saddi also presented a report on the state of the electricity sector and outlined the measures that have led to improved power distribution, notably the removal of illegal connections to the grid.
In the same meeting, the Cabinet approved a draft law to establish a Ministry of Technology and Artificial Intelligence, marking a step toward institutionalizing Lebanon’s digital transformation.
The Council of Ministers had also approved a new formula for calculating the price per square meter along the coastline, which will serve as the basis for determining the annual fee for the temporary occupation of public maritime property.
Morcos also indicated that the government is expected to begin work shortly on the draft 2026 budget. According to him, Prime Minister Salam reaffirmed his commitment to completing the review of the draft and submitting it to Parliament within the constitutionally mandated timeframe.
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