LEBANON (Enmaeya News) – October 16, 2025
Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade, Amir El-Bassat, announced that an economic vision will be presented next month aimed at attracting between $70 billion and $100 billion in investments over the next decade.
The initiative, titled “Lebanon Vision: Anchoring Confidence,” is designed to consolidate reform efforts into a unified national strategy.
El-Bassat told Al-Sharq that the plan seeks to double the country’s GDP by 2035 and raise annual exports to $12 billion.
The ministry projects growth of around 10% in the short term and 5 percent in the medium term.
The announcement comes as Beirut prepares to host the “Beirut 1” conference on November 18, where the government will present $7.5 billion in infrastructure projects to local and international investors through public-private partnerships.
El-Bassat said the government aims to restore investor confidence without relying on foreign aid, emphasizing the role of the Lebanese diaspora, private sector resilience, and economic cooperation with regional and international partners.
On negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, El-Bassat described discussions as positive, noting that ongoing reforms remain complex but essential.
El-Bassat said the upcoming reform package will aim to stabilize the financial system, improve transparency, and attract long-term investment to rebuild confidence in Lebanon’s fragile economy.
The upcoming economic vision reflects Lebanon's attempt to shift from crisis management to long-term recovery, with a focus on reform, investment, and restoring confidence.
