The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) announced on Wednesday that it was taking note of the steps to take to reconvene the Council of Ministers, and was pressing for the resumption of its meetings as soon as possible.
The ISG urged fast and effective government decisions to initiate the direly needed reforms as well as measures, among which the swift adoption of a budget for 2022, that would enable an agreement with the IMF to support a way out of the macro-economic and fiscal crises, the Group said in a statement.
“The ISG further calls on the Government of Lebanon to take the necessary steps to ensure fair, transparent and inclusive elections in May 2022 as scheduled, including by enabling the Supervisory Commission for Elections to carry out its mandate,” it added.
“The ISG reiterated its call for justice and accountability through a transparent and independent investigation into the Beirut port explosion, and for the respect of the independence of the judiciary.
The ISG continues to stand by Lebanon and its people,” it concluded.