Iraq is a key market for Lebanese products, and the steps we agreed on today aim to reduce transport costs, limit exporters' losses, and enhance the competitiveness of our products in the Iraqi market. We will follow up on their implementation with the Iraqi authorities and inform the relevant parties.
The visit stems from the difficulties facing industrialists, farmers and exporters, and carries key files for discussion with Iraqi officials. The goal is to turn available opportunities to enter the Iraqi market into actual exports, by addressing customs and non-customs obstacles to facilitate the entry of Lebanese products
putting the details in place and drafting the law
a major change in the structure of the hierarchy of losses, which begins with banks' capital and ends with depositors, so that depositors are the least affected party
We can say that at a comprehensive level there is agreement; there is no disagreement or any discussion between the Fund and the government, or the government and the central bank.
If the situation continues as it is, we will be facing an economic recession that may approach 10 percent, exceeding previous expectations that were around 7 percent.
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