Military Salaries in Lebanon Lead Yarzeh Preparatory Meeting Ahead of Key Session

A preparatory meeting was held in Yarzeh to discuss ways to improve military salaries in Lebanon, bringing together government officials, financial experts, and security representatives ahead of an upcoming session expected to outline practical options to ease mounting living pressures.

The meeting was hosted by Defense Minister Michel Menassa, with Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar in attendance, alongside Banque du Liban Deputy Governor Dr.

Makram Bou Nassar and a group of Lebanese Army and Internal Security specialists focused on administrative and financial aspects of military salaries for both active-duty personnel and retirees.

Proposals and Funding Options Under Review

Participants reviewed a set of proposals, including potential funding mechanisms and alternative scenarios, assessing their impact on public finances and sustainability.

Officials underlined that addressing military salaries is closely tied to morale and institutional stability across Lebanon’s military and security bodies.

Officials Stress Realistic and Fair Solutions

Menassa and Hajjar emphasized that the salary file is a top priority at this stage, given its direct effect on personnel and operational steadiness.

They called for realistic and fair solutions that match available resources while safeguarding service members’ rights.

Coordination Ahead of the Upcoming Session

The meeting also highlighted the need for stronger coordination among relevant stakeholders to ensure the upcoming session delivers decisions that enhance resilience and improve social conditions for personnel, within a framework that balances economic constraints with social needs.