Mr. Nicolas Boukather, President of RDCL, addressed Lebanon’s critical situation in an interview with Annahar Newspaper’s economic journalist, Mrs. Salwa Baalbaki:

• Lebanon faces a dire economic reality, with projections indicating a record low GDP of $12 billion if the conflict goes on for year, potentially ranking below Gaza and the West Bank.
• The current budget estimates, based on unrealistic GDP figures, threaten to exacerbate the crisis, leading to severe devaluation the national currency with irrecoverable repercussions on public institutions.
• Boukather emphasizes the urgent need for parliament to be opened, electing a president with the broadest possible consensus whom defend its constitution, implement international resolutions and enact essential reforms along with a reformist government.
• It is imperative that Lebanon rebuild its institutions and become a key player at the negotiating table, rather than a prey on the negotiation menu and a victim of others’ conflicts on its soil.
• He calls on Lebanese leaders to heed the people’s message whom have opened their hearts, welcoming their compatriots into their homes and schools. Parliamentarians needs to ensure building a sovereign state, with a strong national army, an independent justice, and a formal economy.

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