Saniora: We Shouldn”t Miss Benefits of the Oil Boom
Premier-designate Fouad Saniora has said the election of President Michel Suleiman was a major step along the march to activate state institutions.
Saniora, addressing the second conference of Arab businessmen and investors on Thursday, noted that Arab states, especially oil-exporting countries, are achieving major economic growth.
Lebanon, due to various challenges in the past three years, has missed the chance to benefit from the Arab economic growth and "we should not miss the benefit of the ongoing boom," Saniora said.
He recalled that the cabinet has adopted several measures to help the people cope with soaring prices, despite the chain of security and economic challenges.
Saniora expressed hope that domestic solidarity would be achieved to facilitate the formation of a new cabinet.
He paid tribute to Beirut, saying the Lebanese capital is stronger than wounds.