LEBANON - The International Monetary Fund said its mission to Lebanon held constructive talks with authorities in Beirut this week on advancing key financial and economic reforms, including banking sector restructuring and a medium-term fiscal framework.

In a statement published on its official website, the IMF said a delegation led by Ernesto Ramirez Rigo visited Beirut from February 10 to 13, 2026, to assess progress on reform measures.

At the conclusion of the visit, Ramirez Rigo said discussions focused on draft legislation supporting the government’s bank restructuring strategy and the preparation of a medium-term fiscal framework.

He described the recently approved Financial Stability and Depositor Rights Restoration (FSDR) draft law as a first step toward rehabilitating the banking sector and enabling depositors to regain access to their funds gradually.

IMF experts also welcomed ongoing efforts to curb the cash-based economy, noting that confidence would strengthen further once reforms are implemented.

Discussions also covered amendments to the Bank Resolution Law (BRL) to ensure an independent, transparent, and effective resolution framework in line with global standards.

The IMF expressed hope that parliament will debate and pass the amendments in the coming months.