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Lebanon's Finance Minister Highlights U.S.-Israel Talks for Recovery

4/17/2026

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Lebanon's Finance Minister Yassine Jaber said U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel are important for Lebanon's financial recovery, during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meetings in Washington.
The Lebanese delegation is engaging with World Bank and IMF officials to address economic fallout and social protection needs.
Jaber noted that a $200 million loan for the Emergency Social Safety Net project will be finalized soon.

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Lebanon's Finance Minister Yassine Jaber said U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel are important for Lebanon's financial recovery, during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meetings in Washington.
The Lebanese delegation is engaging with World Bank and IMF officials to address economic fallout and social protection needs.
Jaber noted that a $200 million loan for the Emergency Social Safety Net project will be finalized soon.