The 2018 budget could be approved if the government finishes studying it and refers it to the Parliament in early January to be approved by the latter in open sessions," said MP Joseph Al-Maalouf in an interview with the Voice of Lebanon 93.3 radio station.

On the electricity plan, Al-Maalouf hoped "the partnership between the public and private sectors is made in accordance with the rules and regulations in force."

Tackling security concerns, he said "There is no doubt that there are terrorists and sleeper cells under pursuit, but we have no fear because we fully trust the Lebanese Army

Source: NNA