Diab, Rahme discuss security situation in the Bekaa, Corona outbreak in the country

Caretaker Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, received "Tadamoun" (Solidarity) Party chief, former MP Emile Rahme, in the presence of the PM Advisor, Khodor Taleb.

The meeting broached general developments in Lebanon and the need to form a government as soon as possible. Premier Diab asserted that as much as he bears responsibilities as a caretaker prime minister, out of his full commitment to fulfill his national duty, as much as he insists on Cabinet formation the sooner the better.

The discussion was also centered on the security breakdown in the Bekaa. In this regard, PM Diab indicated that all security services must be constantly present in order to ensure security in the Baalbek-Hermel region that is already suffering from social deprivation.

The meeting deliberated as well on the coronavirus outbreak in Lebanon, especially in Deir al-Ahmar. MP Rahme expressed his appreciation for PM Diab's interest in settling this issue by requesting relevant agencies to follow up on the epidemiological situation in Deir Al-Ahmar and to help the people there.

Rahme also thanked Health Minister, Hamad Hassan, for his endeavors in various Lebanese regions, especially his recent visit to Deir Al-Ahmar to sponsor the opening of a center for the treatment of Covid-19 patients. The meeting also covered the issue of subsidy rationing and ways to support the poorest and most vulnerable families.