Economy and Trade Minister Raed Khoury anticipated Saturday a promising and flourishing future for Lebanon, noting that the government in all its constituencies is adamant on implementing its pledged reforms during the "Cedre" Conference in Paris.
Khoury's words came in his speech representing Prime Minister Saad Hariri at the opening of the Arab Harvard Graduates Association's 13th annual conference held at the Kempinski Summerland Hotel in Beirut today.
The Economy Minister regarded that Lebanon has proved its pioneering position at various levels, despite its difficult circumstances and surrounding conflicts.
"After the civil war, the Lebanese people managed to rise from under the ashes," said Khoury, adding, "Lebanon succeeded in neutralizing itself from the chaos that prevailed in the region, maintaining an ongoing pace of its political and economic life."
Khoury referred to the many challenges resulting from the turbulent regional situation, especially the Syrian war that resulted in 1.5 million displaced persons seeking refuge in a country with a population of four million. However, he stressed Lebanon's ability to overcome all challenges, outlining the State's achievements thus far.
"Lebanon has all the potential and will be able to implement the promised reforms and move its economy to the highest level," he reassured.
"Lebanon will succeed and flourish," vowed Khoury.
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