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BEIRUT, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- Saroj Kumar Jha, World Bank regional director for the Middle East, said Friday that the World Bank has two billion U.S. dollars allocated for investments in Lebanon, the National News Agency reported.
"There are great opportunities for growth in Lebanon. We have discussed with President Michel Aoun the potential of investing in transport, roads, and water projects in the country," he said following his meeting with Aoun.
Kumar also announced that the World Bank fully supports President Aoun and the Lebanese government with regard to the approved reforms.
Kumar also noted that he discussed with the president the opportunity of improving the digital competitiveness in Lebanon.
