Connelly ‘Appreciates’ Transparent Energy Sector Regulations
U.S. Ambassador Maura Connelly lauded the Lebanese Energy Ministry for making commitments to implement “strong” and “transparent” regulations in the energy sector, the U.S. embassy said in a statement on Tuesday.
Connelly’s remarks came during a meeting with Energy Minister Jebran Bassil at his ministry’s office in Karantine.
“Connelly expressed appreciation for the commitments that the Ministry has made to implement strong, transparent regulations to develop the Lebanese energy sector,” the statement said.
She “raised the need for Lebanon to meet all of its international obligations, including Lebanon’s obligation to fund the Special Tribunal for Lebanon,” it added.
Connelly also renewed the U.S. commitment to a sovereign and independent Lebanon.
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