Berri Concludes Visit to Romania, Assures Lebanon to Overcome Crises

Speaker Nabih Berri concluded his visit to Romania after holding a series of talks with Romanian officials where he assured Lebanon's ability to overcome the political and economic crises.

“I would like to assure you and assure the Lebanese community in Romania that Lebanon will be able to overcome its political and economic crises despite the difficulties it is facing,” said Berri at a dinner banquet attended by Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta.

The speaker touched on the burden of Syrian refugees in Lebanon saying: “I here ask your esteemed government's generous support for Lebanon in all the European Union forums to help us cope with the refugee problem.

“Lebanon is hosting around 1.5 million Syrian refugees in addition to half a million Palestinians from the refugee camps in Syria,” added the Speaker.

Berri touched on Lebanon's stability at the monetary level saying: “Lebanon has been able to maintain adequate monetary and security stability. Lebanon is the most efficient and competent country at the banking level.”