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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at Parliament, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. (Credit: NNA)
Add as preferred on Google Parliament approves $100 million for Électricité du Liban and a military agreement with Turkey. Parliament approved a $100 million additional credit line Thursday to settle part of the arrears that public administrations and institutions owe Électricité du Liban (EDL), which needs liquidity to finance fuel purchases. MPs also allocated $20 million to finance loans for individuals seeking to invest in solar energy.On military cooperation with Ankara, Parliament passed a bill paving the way for an agreement between Lebanon and Turkey, as Bilal Erdogan, the Turkish president’s son, visits Lebanon. The agreement, worth 100 million Turkish lira, or nearly $3 million, provides for exchanges of expertise and equipment, as well as the supply of equipment to the Lebanese Army over five years.Why it mattersThese decisions come as EDL seeks... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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