Beirut:Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam chaired the weekly meeting on Thursday to review the ongoing return and recovery efforts in southern Lebanon and the affected regions.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the meeting was attended by Minister of Social Affairs Haneen El Sayed, President of the Council for Development and Reconstruction Mohammad Ali Kabbani, Secretary-General of the Higher Relief Council Brigadier General Bassam Nabulsi, President of the South Council Hashem Haidar, and Head of the Central Operations Room at the Presidency of the Council of Ministers Zahi Shaheen.

The discussions primarily focused on the progress of awarding contracts for projects managed by the Council of the South and the Council for Development and Reconstruction. The meeting also addressed the requirements of resilient towns in the south, emphasizing the provision of fuel supplies and financial support for families.

Additionally, the talks included the deployment of prefabricated housing units, particularly in pilot areas, ensuring that necessary infrastructure such as electricity and water accompanies their use. The removal of roadside rubble in Nabatieh and progress on the Civil Defense Center project in the city were also discussed.