Beirut: Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, is currently presiding over a Cabinet session at the Grand Serail, to continue discussions on the 2027 draft state budget. The session gathers key figures in the Lebanese government to focus on financial planning and allocations for the upcoming year.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the session is attended by Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Tarek Mitri, along with Ministers from various departments including Finance, Defense, Tourism, and Social Affairs. The presence of Yassin Jaber, Major General Michel Menassa, Laura Khazen, and Haneen Al-Sayed highlights the importance of the budget discussions across multiple sectors.

Other notable attendees include the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Trade and Economy, the Displaced and Information Technology Affairs, and Interior and Municipalities. Youssef Raggi, Amer Bisat, Kamal Shehadeh, and Brigadier General Ahmad Al-Hajjar are participating in the session, reflecting a comprehensive governmental approach to the budget planning.

Justice Minister Adel Nassar, Telecommunications Minister Charles Hajj, and Education and Higher Education Minister Rima Karami are also contributing to the discussions, alongside Youth and Sports Minister Nora Bayrakdarian and Industry Minister Joe Issa Al-Khoury. Their involvement underscores the emphasis on social and economic sectors in the budgetary process.

The meeting includes contributions from Administrative Development Minister Fadi Makki, Labor Minister Dr. Mohammed Haidar, and Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny. The diverse ministerial representation ensures that the budget will address a broad range of public needs and infrastructural development.

Agriculture Minister Nizar Hani, Information Minister Paul Morcos, Environment Minister Tamara Zein, and Public Health Minister Dr. Rakan Nasser Al-Din are also present. Their participation rounds out the comprehensive approach to addressing environmental, health, and agricultural concerns in the budget.

The session is further attended by the Director-General of the Presidency, Dr. Antoine Choucair, and the Secretary General of the Council of Ministers, Judge Mahmoud Makkieh, highlighting the high-level coordination and oversight involved in the budgetary discussions.