The deputy director of the Middle East and Central Asia department of the International Monetary Fund said that a delegation of the fund’s staff is expected to travel to Lebanon next month.

Atanasios Arvanitis, recalled that the institution’s talks with Lebanese officials regarding banking reforms and ensuring the return of this country’s debts are still

He said that the discussions held with Lebanese officials this week have focused on the situation of the country’s banking system and the need to restore the public’s trust in the banking sector.

According to the IMF official, consultations with Lebanese officials will continue in the coming weeks as well.