Lebanon economy, pound not in danger from Hariri exit: Finance minister

Finance Minister Ali Hassan Khalil said there is "no danger to the economy or pound". PHOTO: REUTERS

BEIRUT (REUTERS) - The Lebanese economy and pound are not in danger following the resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri on Saturday (Nov 4), Finance Minister Ali Hassan Khalil told Reuters.

There is "no danger to the economy or pound", Khalil said.

Hariri's resignation topples a coalition government grouping nearly all of Lebanon's main political parties.

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