President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, addressed a letter this evening to the Parliament, through House Speaker Nabih Berri, in which he outlined the recent conditions in wake of the decision taken by Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, to stop subsidies on daily living and vital materials and commodities, without waiting for the ration card to be issued, and the resulting negative repercussions that exacerbated the economic, financial, social and livelihood crisis in the country.

In his letter, President Aoun explained the course of the meetings held with the concerned ministers and the Banque du Liban Governor, and those that were held in the Grand Serail, which did not lead to practical results leading to a gradual lifting of subsidies for oil derivatives, medicines, and hospital and medical supplies of all kinds, which are no longer available, thus threatening people’s health, food, social security, as well as their daily living rights.

The Council of Ministers was also unable to convene, after its Prime Minister refused to call for a meeting, the statement added.

Accordingly, the President asked the House Speaker to discuss this letter in Parliament in accordance with regulations, and to adopt the appropriate position, procedure or decision in this regards.

Source: National News Agency