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The Lebanese Parliament, June 24, 2026. (Credit: Philippe Hage Boutros / L’Orient-Le Jour) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri adjourned Thursday’s legislative session shortly after 3 p.m., following the reading of the minutes. Parliament is scheduled to resume at 6 p.m.Parliament had convened at 11 a.m., during a session that addressed several important bills concerning the electricity sector, social assistance for the most vulnerable, military cooperation and air transport. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam joined the session shortly after returning from Antalya.Here is what came from the session:Military cooperation with TurkeyAs Bilal Erdoğan, son of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been on official visit to Lebanon since Thursday morning, Parliament began by voting on a draft law paving the way for a “military cooperation agreement” and an “implementation protocol for a cash support project”... 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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