Conference on the Reconstruction of the Liberated Territories

and the Adjacent Areas, and on the Overall Development of Lebanon

Program of the Conference

26-27 July 2000

Wednesday, July 26, 2000

Visit to Southern Lebanon

Thursday, July 27, 2000

9:00 Opening Session : Statement of H.E. President of the Council of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Salim El Hoss

9 :10 Statement of the representative of the United Nations Secretary –General ,

Mr. Terje Roed Larsen

9 :15 Documentary.

First Session

9:30 The liberation of southern Lebanon and its impact on the Lebanese economy. H.E. Minister of Finance, Dr. Georges Corm

10 :00 Economic prospects of southern Lebanon: The national integrated 5-year development plan.

H.E. Minister of the Economy and Trade, Minister of Industry, Dr. Nasser Saidi

10:30 Coffee Break

Second Session

11:00 Presentation of urgent needs and projects

H.E. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs , Mr. Michel El-Murr

11:30 Discussion with representatives of the International Community.

Moderator : H.E. Minister of the Economy and Trade, Minister of Industry,

Dr. Nasser Saidi

13:15 LUNCH

Third Session

14:45 Follow-up and preperation for the next phase.

Moderator : H.E. Minister of Finance, Dr. George Corm

16:00 Coffee Break

16:30 Closing Session