Minister of Economy and Trade, Amin Salam, on Tuesday met with an International Monetary Fund delegation, which highlighted the paramount importance of approving the competition law, deeming it a necessary positive step to move forward with the required reforms in line with the Fund’s program in Lebanon.

The mission also expressed its willingness to provide support for its implementation. For his part, Minister Salam stressed that Lebanon’s top priority was to maintain food security, especially in light of the crisis in Ukraine.