LEBANON – An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is holding a series of meetings in Lebanon from September 15 to 18, focusing on the country’s fiscal framework, 2027 budget, financial gap, electricity sector and ongoing economic reforms.
The Ministry of Finance is serving as the main hub for the delegation’s discussions with Lebanese authorities and public institutions.
The meetings began on Tuesday with a technical session at the Ministry of Finance, followed by a meeting with the Ministers of Finance and Economy and Trade, representatives of the Presidency and the government, and the Central Bank of Lebanon. Discussions focused on the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF) and the proposed 2027 state budget.
On Wednesday, IMF representatives are meeting with Ministry of Finance officials to review financial performance and forecasts, updates to the MTFF, and the 2027 budget.
The delegation’s agenda on Thursday includes discussions on reconstruction and investment spending, with the Council for Development and Reconstruction and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, as well as social spending with the Ministry of Social Affairs.
The electricity sector is also on the agenda, with a meeting with Electricité du Liban to discuss recent developments and structural reforms.
Separately, the delegation is holding meetings with the Central Bank of Lebanon on the country’s financial gap. Discussions are taking place at the Phoenicia Hotel on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The visit will conclude on Friday with a meeting at the Ministry of Finance focusing on public debt and financing.
The meetings form part of ongoing cooperation between Lebanon and the IMF and come as Lebanese authorities continue discussions on economic and financial reforms, including banking sector restructuring, financial stability and measures aimed at restoring confidence in the Lebanese economy.
