During “Made in Beqaa” expo, Industry Minister point out to high cost of production

The Minister of Industry Dr. Hussein Haj Hassan reiterated that the problem of the Lebanese industry resides in high cost not quality. A vivid proof, he added, was the recent increase in relatively highly priced industrial exports which however are unable to forge new foreign markets or compete domestically. Haj Hassan called for increasing government protection and support to back-up this vital sector. The Minister was speaking during the inauguration of ‘Made in Beqaa’ expo which was organized by the Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture and Industry in Zahleh, with the participation of some 45 food manufacturing and medium scale industrial enterprises. Similarly, the Chamber’s Vice President, Munir Teenee said that the event will hopefully constitute a bridge between local products, Arab and domestic markets, will aim to build on the purchasing power of Lebanese immigrant visitors. (Al Diyar, As Safir, September 6 & 7, 2015)