Lebanon's Central Bank Riad Salameh
Lebanon's Central Bank Riad Salameh

Lebanon PM says cenbank governor should stay for now

Dubai- Masaader News

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Tuesday that Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh should remain in position for now despite embezzlement probes against him in Lebanon and abroad.

Speaking to reporters, Mikati said “one does not change their officers during a war” in reference to Salameh, adding that he would wait for the results of investigations.

He also called for a national dialogue on foreign policy and for improving ties with Arab Gulf countries.