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Amin Salam - Minister of Economy and Trade, Lebanon
Stephen Sackur interviews Lebanon's minister of Economy and Trade, Amin Salam, as the country experiences one of the most disastrous economic collapses of the last 100 years.
Stephen Sackur interviews Lebanon's minister of Economy and Trade, Amin Salam. Lebanon is experiencing one of the most disastrous economic collapses of the last 100 years. The national economy is less than half the size it was just three years ago, while people are holding up banks in a desperate attempt to get their money out amid rampant inflation and a currency crisis. Politicians have failed Lebanon for decades, will that change before the meltdown is complete?
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Wed 12 Oct 202222:30
BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
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Lebanese minister on bank raids by savers wanting own cash
Duration: 01:57
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Amin Salam |
Broadcasts
- Wed 12 Oct 202204:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Wed 12 Oct 202209:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Wed 12 Oct 202215:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Wed 12 Oct 202222:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
