EU chief announces $1bn in aid for Lebanon to shore up economy
naharnet - 5/2/2024 11:03:11 AM - GMT (+2 )
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naharnet - 5/2/2024 11:03:11 AM - GMT (+2 )
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced $1 billion in aid for Lebanon during a visit to the country mired in an economic meltdown exacerbated by a migrant crisis and the threat of war with Israel.
"I can announce a financial package of $1 billion for Lebanon that would be available from this year until 2027," she said, adding that "we want to contribute to Lebanon’s socio-economic stability".
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