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This is Beirut has learned that President Joseph Aoun will meet tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Baabda Palace with a delegation from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, headed by Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John Hurley, and accompanied by officials from the White House.
Talks are expected to focus on counterterrorism financing and anti–money laundering efforts, as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign against Iran and his push to prevent terrorist groups from accessing the global financial system.
The U.S. delegation is also expected to discuss the implementation of U.N. sanctions and measures, and to deliver a message urging faster progress on financial reforms and banking transparency.
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