Economic Bodies urge Aoun to freeze taxes and support businesses
Head of Lebanon’s Economic Bodies and former Minister Mohammad Choucair announced that a delegation representing the country’s economic organizations had presented President Joseph Aoun with 12 proposals addressing the economic situation.
Speaking after the meeting, Choucair said the delegation’s key demands included halting the introduction of new taxes, addressing outstanding social security issues and supporting businesses struggling to remain operational amid difficult economic conditions.
He stressed that the government was capable of providing assistance and called on state authorities to crack down on unlicensed businesses and institutions operating illegally.
Choucair also revealed that the Economic Bodies would meet with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in the coming days to follow up on the demands presented to the President.
