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Lebanon's PM-Designate Prioritizes Rebuilding After War And Economic Crisis

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam speaks to journalists after his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Jan. 1

Lebanon's prime minister-designate has outlined his vision for rebuilding the crisis-hit country, focusing on addressing the aftermath of a yearlong war with Israel and tackling the historic economic meltdown. Following a meeting with Lebanon's new President, the prime minister-designate emphasized the need to construct a modern state and prioritize the reconstruction efforts necessitated by the conflict with Israel.

The appointment of the prime minister-designate and the confirmation of the new President mark a significant development for Lebanon, which has been under a caretaker administration for the past two years. The prime minister-designate expressed his commitment to inclusivity, stating that he will not marginalize any faction within Lebanon, including the Hezbollah militant group.

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