Issam M. Fares | Former Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon

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14 Feb 2005

Interview with CNN

• What is going to be the effect of the loss of Rafic Hariri on the political spectrum in Lebanon? Thank you Micheal, it’s a big loss, it’s a big loss for Lebanon, it’s a big loss for the region, it’s a big loss for the whole world. Rafic Hariri has been a pioneer for stopping the war in Lebanon. He was really monitoring the Taif agreement all along. He is the master of rebuilding Lebanon. more

17 Dec 2004

Interview with the CNBC Arabic Channel

In an interview delivered to the CNBC (Arabic.), the vice president of the Lebanese government Mr. Issam Fares answered some questions that preoccupy the public opinion more

01 Feb 2002

Interview with Business Week Magazine

We are trying to manage the debt through a number of initiatives that aim to enhance revenues and reduce expenses. With regard to enhancing revenues, we introduced a Value Added Tax in February of this year; we are moving ahead vigorously with the privatization of various sectors more

31 Dec 2001

Interview with the New York Times

Lebanon is as old as history. The name of Lebanon is mentioned 64 times in the bible and it has survived the onslaught of many empires and kingdoms. It emerged in the 20th century as a unique country comprising Christians and Muslims and with a constitution carefully balanced between various religious communities more

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