(English) The Global Lebanese Investors’ Board of Directors, represented by its Chairman Mr. Jacques Sarraf, Vice Chairman Mr. Samir Khatib, Board Member and Treasurer Dr. Nabil Fahed, and Secretary General Mrs. Rola Sleiman visited H.E. Mr. Adel Afiouni, Minister of State for Investment and Information Technology, on the 17th of April, to discuss possible collaboration potential in promoting investment in Lebanon.

After explaining the objectives of GLI, H.E. Mr. Afiouni showed his great interest in becoming a partner in GLI’s endeavor of bringing together the Lebanese Investors from all around the world to invest in Lebanon and benefit from the various opportunities present today, especially in lights of the CEDRE Projects and the PPP decree.

A discussion was held on the ways to develop a roadmap for GLI’s next steps, especially in regards to building the International Chapters and connecting with the Lebanese Investors living abroad; whereby H.E. Mr. Afiouni offered to provide his support by introducing GLI to Lebanese investors in a number of countries.

In order to do so, it was suggested that GLI proceeds with a roadshow through which a series of presentations are made in various locations leading up to the establishment of the International Chapters in each of these locations. His Excellency Mr. Afiouni also suggested that the initial stage targets 4 locations only: Paris, London, New York and Geneva, after which more countries/regions will be reached progressively.

In each of these countries, Lebanese investors will be invited to learn more about GLI and the added value of membership, being both the importance of this strong Lebanese network and the exposure it provides to projects/investment opportunities allowing them to partner with reputable fellow businessmen.

The meeting concluded by all parties agreeing on the common grounds for their goals, which are to benefit Lebanon and the Lebanese, through bringing them together and providing them with the opportunities that will ultimately benefit the whole economy; and that GLI has proudly partnered with the Minister of State for Investment and Information Technology on this initiative!