The head of the economic bodies, former Minister Mohamed Choucair, announced, after his meeting with the President of the Republic at the head of a delegation of economic bodies, that he had presented 12 points related to the economic conditions. He explained, "The most prominent demands are to stop imposing new taxes, address the social security file, and help companies withstand and continue under difficult circumstances." He stressed that "the government is capable of providing assistance," stressing "the need for the state to pursue illegal companies and institutions." Choucair revealed a very close meeting with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to follow up on the demands presented by the economic bodies