Dr. Riad Obegi Visits Industry Minister Joe Issa el-Khoury: Dialogue on Lebanese-Syrian Economic Relations

 The Chairman and General Manager of Banque BEMO, Dr. Riad Obegi, visited His Excellency Industry Minister Joe Issa el-Khoury, accompanied by his advisor Ms. Joumana Hobeika. The meeting addressed economic and commercial relations between Lebanon and Syria, and the means of developing and strengthening cooperation between the two countries on solid, practical, and institutional foundations.

Discussions centered on the importance of creating the right conditions to facilitate smoother economic and commercial exchange between the two countries — through pragmatic approaches that can help remove obstacles, foster greater integration between the Lebanese and Syrian markets, and unlock the shared potential that the current moment holds.

Minister Issa el-Khoury expressed clear openness to following up on this matter, reflecting a shared willingness to continue the dialogue and explore avenues that may strengthen Lebanese-Syrian cooperation and lead to concrete economic partnerships benefiting both nations.

Through this meeting, Banque BEMO reaffirms its commitment to institutional dialogue as an essential pathway for addressing economic challenges, and its ongoing engagement in support of every process that builds trust between the public and private sectors and reinforces the regional partnerships capable of shaping the recovery that Lebanon and the region aspire to achieve.