President of the Association of Banks in Lebanon Joseph Tarabay stressed Thursday that the banking sector in Lebanon is the most successful sector in the Arab region and a strategic pillar of Lebanon's economic prosperity.
Following his meeting with President Michel Aoun in Baabda, Tarabay said agreement could be reached over Dr. Salim Sfeir to take over the presidency of the Association of Banks, hoping that the banks will support his choice.
For his part, Aoun praised the steadfastness of the banking sector despite the volatility of the regional developments.