Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Palestinian Ministry of Health: Two were martyred in Israeli shelling that targeted a besieged house in the town of Qabatiya in Jenin
At least 68 dead in migrant shipwreck off Yemen: IOM
Trump: We want to feed the people in Gaza, we do not want them to starve.
US President Donald Trump: We will impose sanctions on Russia if it does not end the war on Ukraine.
Israeli media: Polls show that 52% oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while only 29% support him.
Israeli media: 32% of Americans still support "Israel's" war on Hamas, while 60% oppose it.
Israeli media: Core US support for "Israel" hits its lowest, while support for Palestine reaches its highest levels.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent reports martyrs, injuries in Israeli bombardment of home in Heker al-Jame area in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza.
Al-Quds Governorate: Today, the spatial division of Al-Aqsa Mosque began in a public and dangerous manner, and we warn of a religious war in the region
The Ministry of Health in Gaza: This brings the total number of victims of famine and malnutrition to 175, including 93 children

Aoun: Lebanon in need of national dialogue to mitigate economic crisis

  • By Al Mayadeen Net
  • Source: Agencies
  • 27 Dec 2021 23:07
2 Min Read

On Monday, the Lebanese president Michel Aoun addresses Lebanon, stressing the need for a national dialogue.

  • x
  • The Lebanese presidency denies that President Aoun submitted any name from any party to take over ministerial roles
    The Lebanese presidency denies that President Aoun submitted any name from any party to take over ministerial roles.

Lebanon is in urgent need of a national dialogue to find a way out of its economic crisis and tackle defense issues, according to Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Monday. 

"From my constitutional position, I am calling for an urgent national dialogue to reach understanding on three items: administrative and financial decentralization, the defense strategy of Lebanon, and a financial and economic recovery plan that would include the necessary reforms and a fair distribution of losses," Aoun said in his address to the population.

إنني ومن موقعي كمؤتمن على الدستور أدعو لحوار وطني عاجل من أجل التفاهم على 3 مسائل والعمل على إقرارها ضمن المؤسسات، وهي:
* اللامركزية الإدارية والمالية الموسعة
* الاستراتيجية الدفاعية لحماية لبنان
* خطة التعافي المالي والاقتصادي بما فيها الإصلاحات اللازمة والتوزيع العادل للخسائر

— General Michel Aoun (@General_Aoun) December 27, 2021

The security of the country is a matter of the army, the resistance, and the people, but the state is in the center, said Aoun. 

"Lebanon as a state will be able to exist when based on the constitution, law, and institutions," he added. 

لا وجود للبنان من دون دولة، واستمرارية بناء هذه الدولة تستند الى أسس هي: الدستور والقوانين والمؤسسات.
هذا ما يؤدي الى انتظام في الدولة، وهو مطلب كل لبناني اكان مقيماً او في الانتشار، المطلب واحد: قيام الدولة

— General Michel Aoun (@General_Aoun) December 27, 2021

Related News

Exclusive: Sayyed Nasrallah was a compassionate, unique leader - Safa

Macron appoints French ex-minister Lebanon special envoy

On Saturday, the president contended that Lebanon's recovery from the current economic crisis will take some six to seven years and that there will be inevitable changes. 

Lebanon needs $12-15 bn for economic recovery: BDL chief

Lebanon requires $12-15 billion to start its process of economic recovery and support its fast-diminishing foreign currency reserves, BDL governor Riad Salameh said Tuesday.

Lebanon is facing an unprecedented economic crisis, which the World Bank ranked among the top 10 worst economic crises in the world since the mid-nineteenth century.

Over 80% of the population lives in poverty, and the national currency, the Lebanese pound, has lost more than 90% of its black market value as Beirut is yet to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund amid a political crisis.

"Our quota in the International Monetary Fund is four billion," Salameh said.

"The mandatory reserves are around $12.5 billion," that the central bank can't spend, Salameh said. He also explained that an additional $1.5 billion in reserves had been freed up for central bank spending.

Lebanon's mandatory reserves were $32 billion before the economic crisis started in the country.

  • Michel Aoun
  • Lebanon
  • Economic crisis in Lebanon

Most Read

A rescued crew member from the ETERNITY C vessel in a video released by the Yemeni Armed Forces on July 28, 2025 (Yemeni Military Media)

Yemen Navy reveals fate of targeted Eternity C ship crew

  • Politics
  • 28 Jul 2025
An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
A member of the al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, takes part in a parade as he celebrates a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israeli regime in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Sunday, January 19, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Al-Qassam: We’ll allow aid to Israeli captives if Gaza siege ends

Freed Lebanese freedom fighter Georges Abdallah during an interview on Al Mayadeen, which aired on Sunday, August 3, 2025 (Al Mayadeen screengrab)
Politics

Exclusive: Resistance key to building state, Georges Abdallah says

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres gives a statement about the situation in Gaza at UN headquarters, Friday, June 27, 2025 (AP)
Politics

UN warns Gaza faces water crisis, looming famine under Israeli siege

Israeli soldiers drive their armored personnel carrier along the Gaza Strip, in southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Ex-Israeli general says Gaza starvation campaign isolated 'Israel'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS