Message from Ambassadors

Lebanon is Looking forJapanese Investment
Nidal Yehya
Ambassador of the Republic of Lebanon to Japan
Ambassador YEHYA arrived in Japan on December 15, 2017 and presented his letter of credence to his Majesty theEmperor of Japan on March 6, 2018. Prior to assuming his duties in Japan, Ambassador YEHYA was assigned ambassador
in Sierra Leone (west Africa) and consul general in Egypt and several diplomatic post within the Ministry of Foreign affairs
and emigrants of the Lebanese Republic of Lebanon which he joined in 1992.

Brief Introduction Lebanon

Lebanon at a Glance

Lebanon the country of the Cedar trees, with Beirut
its Capital is a country located in the Middle East on
the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It isbordered by Syria and Occupied Palestine. Lebanon’s
location at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basinand the Arabian hinterland has helped giving thecountry a strategic geopolitical importance throughthe history. The government system is a republic; thechief of state is the president, and the head ofgovernment is the prime minister. Lebanon is amember of the League of Arab States (Arab League).
Lebanon, very rich in history and culture wasknown for being the land of the Phoeniciancivilization, who proudly achieved to create thefirst alphabet from Byblos city 4500 years ago,
discovered the north pole star and built different
cities on the Mediterranean basin.

If you are looking for a place to invest in the middle
East, Lebanon is your best choice in the region.
Lebanon’s strategic location, free market economy
and liberal financial environment have traditionallyplayed a key role in making Lebanon the most favoreddestination for investors. Its banking secrecy law, thesoundness of its banking sector, which rank at parwith the performance of banks of major developed
economies, and its attractive corporate tax rates haveplayed major role in giving investors the continuous
confidence to invest in Lebanon. Its qualified andcompetitive labor force have reinforced Lebanon as a
strategic destination for high-value added investments.
Although, the net private wealth in Lebanon reached
232 Bln USD.
Invest in Lebanon and enjoy the mosthospitable MENA destination for business, cultureand leisure with a Mediterranean climate,cosmopolitan lifestyle and a variety of touristic
attractions and activities across breath-taking
natural landscapes. Strategically located at theintersection of Europe, Asia and Africa, Lebanon
can provide companies easy access to regional andglobal markets. Lebanon also boasts state-of-theart health care services, internationally renowned
for the quality medical centers and staff, and aprominent education system with top universities
in the Arab world. A historic melting pot for
multiple civilizations, Lebanon is a multilingual,Arabic-English-French haven of culture anddiversity that is worth the journey.

H.E. President Michel Aoun, addresses the 74th session of theUnited Nations General Assembly’s General Debate, 25 September 2019.
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Lebanon, with its official non-interventionist
stance toward private investments, offers one of themost liberal investment climates in the Middle East.
The economic openness of the country is harnessed
through the absence of legal restrictions on the entry

or exit of many firms, encouraging free market
competition and furthering the development of theprivate sector. Liberal trade and investment policies
have allowed foreign direct investments to accountfor a considerable share of Lebanese GDP.

Why You Should Invest in Lebanon?
1. Access Talents

2. Easy Access to Regional Markets

3. Favorable Financial System

4. Thriving Business Environment*UNCTAD B2C E-Commerce Index

5. Appealing Living Conditions

One of the main priorities of the Lebanese
Authorities is to enhance and strengthen theeconomic diplomacy and working on diversifying
the Lebanon economy.
We would like to call on the Japanese Private
sector to assist in the rebuilding of the Lebanese
economy through increased bilateral trade andinvestments. We, at the Embassy of the republic ofLebanon, look forward to hearing from you.
For more information kindly contact:
Embassy of Lebanon
Economic attaché Mr. Bachir Bou Rached
TEL: 03-5114-9950
Bachir.br@lebemb.jp

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