Germany says to host conference for attracting investments to Lebanon

BEIRUT, July 29 (Xinhua) -- German Ambassador to Lebanon Georg Birgelen said on Monday that Berlin will host an economic conference in October for attracting investments to Lebanon, the National News Agency reported.

"We will be hosting the conference in October with the aim to boost mutual investments between Germany and Lebanon," Birgelen said during his meeting with Lebanese Industry Minister Wael Abou Faour.

The ambassador said Germany supports Lebanon's political system and is keen to increase business ties with Beirut.

The two officials also discussed ways of improving the economic situation in Lebanon.