Aoun Calls for Faster Banking Reforms and Protection of Depositors’ Rights
Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Karim Souaid briefed President Joseph Aoun on the outcomes of his recent meetings in Bangkok held on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The meetings included high-ranking officials from the International Monetary Fund, the Arab Monetary Fund, and the US Federal Reserve, as well as several central bank governors from Arab countries.
Souaid also briefed President Aoun on Lebanon's latest monetary and financial developments and the measures being taken by Banque du Liban to maintain monetary stability.
He further informed the President of his upcoming visit to France, where he will hold consultations with senior French financial officials and participate in high-level discussions related to the Group of Seven (G7), focusing on combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
During the meeting, President Aoun reaffirmed the importance of preserving monetary stability, moving forward with banking sector reforms, and protecting depositors’ rights.
