VOL. XXXIX

No. 1

2-October-1995

LEBANON

Lebanon Reopens Beirut Stock Exchange

Lebanon officially reopened the Beirut Stock Exchange on 25 September after a hiatus of 12 years, although trading is not expected to begin for several weeks. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Mr. Fuad Siniora, said that "Lebanon is...intent on regaining its position and role as an economic and financial center in the region and as a special place to undertake...