Mr. Gerry Rice from the IMF Communications Department commented during the IMF Press Briefing held on February 10, 2022 that discussions with Lebanon are on the right track, yet noted that extensive work is needed for the coming period. Mr. Rice also mentioned that the IMF’s mission is scheduled to end this week and that it will continue to work closely with the Lebanese authorities to prepare a reform program capable of addressing Lebanon’s economic and financial challenges. Furthermore, Mr. Rice reiterated the IMF’s Managing Director stance regarding re-doubling the IMF’s efforts to help Lebanon and the people to overcome the social and economic crisis that the country is facing.