Caretaker Minister of Social Affairs, Hector Hajjar, on Tuesday received in his office, the new Italian Ambassador to Lebanon, Fabrizio Marcelli, in the presence of the Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Lebanon, Alessandra Piermattei.

The discussion during the meeting focused on the developmental and social projects implemented by the Ministry in cooperation with AICS, some of which funded by the European Union and others by Italy.

Minister Hajjar stressed the importance of these projects and their positive impact on local communities.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon