“We will enhance coordination with other economic bodies and participate in all economic conferences and forums to better serve the national interests,” said Bizri following his election.

Other board members elected were: Shadi Karam, Mohammad Choukair, Jack Sarraf, Youssef Kannan, , Mohammad Rifai, Salim Sfeir, Carla Saadeh, Ghassan Assaf, Abraham Matossian, Abdul Rahman Tabbara, Khalil Zantout, Mahmud Sidani, Fawzi Farah, Sebouh Babahekian, Samer Itani, Anwar Jamal and Nassif Karam.

Following its first assembly, the new board elected Shadi Karam as vice chaimran, Youssef Kanaan, as the secretary general, and Mohammed Rifai as treasurer.