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Foreign Office Minister discusses Lebanon’s economic challenges with Central Bank Governor

Hugh Robertson congratulates Central Bank Governor Salameh on his achievements in safeguarding Lebanon’s economy.

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Hugh Robertson
Published
24 February 2014
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Following his meeting with the Governor of Lebanon’s Central Bank, Riad Salameh this morning, the Minister of State for the Middle East Hugh Robertson said:

I congratulated Governor Salameh on his impressive achievements in safeguarding Lebanon’s economy and banking sector amid regional instability. In line with the UK’s strong commitment to Lebanon’s peace and prosperity, we discussed how the UK could support his efforts to create employment and increase economic growth.

Published 24 February 2014
Last updated 24 February 2014 + show all updates

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