Agriculture Minister Hani expresses optimism ahead of cabinet session
Agriculture Minister Nizar Hani expressed optimism over the government’s political climate, voicing hope that all ministers would attend Thursday’s Cabinet session following progress in addressing the electricity sector’s financial challenges.
Speaking to Voice of Lebanon radio, Hani said significant progress had been made in securing funding for Electricité du Liban (EDL), particularly through public administrations settling their outstanding electricity bills, with the Finance Ministry playing a central role.
He stressed that government institutions were obliged to pay their electricity dues, just as ordinary citizens do, noting that each administration has a dedicated budget for its financial obligations.
Addressing the possibility of higher electricity tariffs amid rising global fuel prices, Hani acknowledged EDL’s limited options, emphasizing that improving services and increasing electricity supply hours require adequate financial resources.
Regarding the potential referral of the explosives case to the Judicial Council, Hani said the matter remained under Cabinet discussion, with any decision dependent on the course of investigations and judicial findings.
He stressed the importance of awaiting further developments before drawing conclusions.
