Beirut:Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held a series of meetings at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain el-Tineh, focusing on World Bank-supported projects, political developments, legislative affairs, and priorities in the healthcare sector.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, Berri received World Bank Middle East and North Africa Director Dalia Khalifa and World Bank Group Representative in Lebanon Enrique Blanco Armas. The discussions centered on ongoing World Bank projects in Lebanon and its upcoming programs.

In a separate meeting, Berri met with Democratic Gathering bloc MP Marwan Hamadeh to talk about the general situation, recent political developments, and legislative and national affairs. During this visit, Hamadeh presented Berri with his newly published book "Liban de Miel et de Sang" (Lebanon of Honey and Blood).

Additionally, Berri welcomed Dr. Wissam Abou Hamdan, the newly appointed Director General of the Ministry of Public Health, for a courtesy visit to mark his assumption of office. Discussions included the state of Lebanon's healthcare and hospital sectors, along with the ministry's programs and priorities.

Berri also met with Lebanese Order of Physicians President Professor Elias Challala to discuss medical and professional affairs, particularly the relationship between the Order of Physicians and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).

Furthermore, Berri has called for a meeting of Parliament's Bureau on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 1030 a.m. at Ain el-Tineh.