Interview with CNBC on the potential reform path for Lebanon’s Banque du Liban, 31 Jul 2023

1 August, 2023
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Dr. Nasser Saidi, Lebanon’s Former Minister for Economy, speaks to CNBC’s Dan Murphy about the state of Lebanon’s central bank & potential path for the Banque du Liban after Riad Salameh’s 30-year term at the helm comes to an end (on 31st July 2023).  
Dr. Saidi says: “Losses to the tune of $76bn at the BDL. There has been zero accountability of the BDL for the biggest financial crisis in history that has destroyed Lebanon‘s economy. This needs to change!”

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