Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam made a prominent appearance at the opening of Project Lebanon 2025, underscoring the government’s commitment to national reconstruction, economic revival, and sustainable development. His visit marked a powerful affirmation of state leadership at a critical juncture in Lebanon’s recovery.
Dr. Salam toured the exhibition halls, where over 250 local and international exhibitors showcased advanced technologies in construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, and environmental solutions. His presence was widely seen as a strong signal of political will to drive reconstruction forward and foster international cooperation.
In remarks delivered on his behalf, Minister of Industry Joe Issa Al-Khoury described the exhibition as a new chapter for Lebanon’s rebuilding process.
“It is time to get rid of the culture of death and war and teach our children the culture of life and reconstruction,” he said. “It is noble to die for one’s country, but it is far more meaningful to live for it — to contribute to its development and to put an end to the emigration of our youth.”
Also addressing the audience, Minister of Displaced Affairs and Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence Kamal Shehadeh hailed the exhibition’s return to Beirut after a years-long hiatus, calling it proof of Lebanon’s resilience and capacity to rise again. He emphasized the role of technology and innovation in shaping a modern Lebanese economy and the importance of empowering the private sector as a partner in national recovery.
“To those who say, ‘You cannot build a country,’ the answer must be: ‘We are doing exactly that — building a stable, law-abiding, and thriving nation,’” he declared.
The Prime Minister’s tour highlighted the diversity and dynamism of the participating exhibitors and reaffirmed the state’s role in opening pathways for growth, dialogue, and strategic investment.
The opening was attended by Ministers Amer Bisat (Economy), Fayez Rasamni (Public Works and Transport), Kamal Shehadeh, as well as ambassadors, economic attachés, and senior representatives from the business and development sectors.
