US EditionUS weighing in on Lebanon's next central bank chief, Reuters reports
- The U.S. Is involved in selecting Lebanon's next central bank governor to combat corruption and illicit financing for Hezbollah, according to five sources familiar with the issue.
- Candidates for the role include Camille Abousleiman and Firas Abi-Nassif, with U.S. Officials questioning them on fighting terrorist financing, as reported by sources briefed on the meetings.
- The next governor will play a significant role in economic reforms amid Lebanon's financial crisis initiated by corruption, as stated by Lebanese sources.
- The U.S. Is also coordinating with Saudi Arabia on candidates and aims for the implementation of reforms in Lebanon's banking sector to address terrorism financing concerns, according to a Trump administration official.
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US Weighing in on Lebanon's Next Central Bank Chief, Sources Say
The U.S. is weighing in with Lebanon's government on the selection of the country's next central bank governor in a bid to curtail corruption and illicit financing for the armed group Hezbollah through Lebanon's banking system, five sources familiar with the issue said.
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