VOL. XLI

No. 51

21-December-1998

LEBANON

Lebanese Prime Minister Presents Reform Program To Parliament

The new Lebanese Government of Dr. Salim al-Hoss will focus itsattention on containing the budget deficit and rising public debt and creating favorableconditions to attract foreign investments from Lebanese and other investors. In a policystatement delivered on 14 December to the Lebanese Parliament, Prime Minister Hossoutlined his reform program and stressed that his government was determined...