Khalil Says ‘Positive Results’ on Budget Study

Finance Minister Ali Hassan Khalil assured on Wednesday that positive results will be reached regarding the budget discussions, noting that Prime Minister Saad Hariri is keen on concluding the discussions today, al-Joumhouria daily said.

“The figures will be finalized on Wednesday after we introduce the amendments we have agreed upon during the previous session. Many items and procedures will be reconsidered," Khalil told the daily.

The Minister said the Premier has a tendency to complete the budget study today, “I am satisfied that we will reach positive results,” he said.

According to the daily, Khalil will hold a press conference after the budget approval to explain the procedures and amendments, and to present its figures to the public.