President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, met Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, today at the Presidential Palace.

After the meeting, PM Mikati revealed that it was agreed to sign a decree to immediately open an extraordinary Parliamentary session.

PM Mikati also indicated that the 2022 general budget is ready, and that once he receives it within the next two days, it becomes necessary for the Council of Ministers to convene to approve it and refer it to the Parliament.

In addition, the Prime Minister asserted that the financial benefits that were previously promised to public and private sector employees will be released today.

Meanwhile, President Aoun signed 16 laws that were approved by the Parliament, in its last session. After signing, laws were referred to the Official Gazette for publication according to the rules.

Source: NNA