Lebanon seeks IMF deal despite $7 billion in war damage
Lebanon seeks an IMF program despite $7 billion in war damage. Minister Yassine Jaber says talks are positive as a 10-day ceasefire begins today in the region.
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Lebanon Finance Minister Yassine Jaber has characterized recent discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as positive, reiterating the government's commitment to establishing a formal lending program. Speaking during the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington, Jaber noted that while the process has been hindered by recent military actions from Israel, officials remain dedicated to the structural steps required for a staff-level agreement.
"Our aim as a government is to reach an agreement with the IMF on a program."
