Nijad I. Fares

It was an honor to receive @FRCAction’s One Hundred Percent Award recognizing my commitment to advancing polices that defend faith, family, and freedom. I will always stand for the values that keep our families and communities strong!

From my article in today’s Financial Times: “… Our future can and must be driven by a strong and modern state that backs the entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and tenacity for which the Lebanese have long been known. That is why our government is determined to launch a national reset anchored in two mutually reinforcing pillars: sovereignty and reform. The first pillar — sovereignty — is critical. We unequivocally affirm that only the Lebanese state may possess arms within its territory, and that only the Lebanese state has the authority to decide matters of war and peace.  On August 5, my government instructed the Lebanese army to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure that the state holds a monopoly on arms throughout the country. One month later, we endorsed the plan, which sets as a first phase a three-month deadline for securing exclusive state control of arms south of the Litani River and for containing weapons across the rest of Lebanon. We have also significantly strengthened security at Beirut International Airport and at border crossings, dismantled hundreds of illicit arms depots and disabled networks smuggling weapons, drugs and other contraband. The second pillar — reform — is essential to rebuilding the economy and strengthening the institutions that sustain it. To this end, we have passed a landmark law lifting Lebanon’s notorious bank secrecy, as well as one creating a modern framework for managing banking crises. In addition, we are preparing a long-overdue law that would deliver justice for depositors by ensuring a fair and transparent distribution of the huge losses caused by the financial collapse. These reforms are not just moral imperatives. They are essential for securing a programme with the IMF. This will also help dismantle the cash-based economy that has become a breeding ground for money laundering and organised crime.   To further transform an all-too-prevalent culture of impunity and corruption, we have advanced a landmark law strengthening the judiciary’s independence and independent regulatory authorities to revitalise the electricity, aviation and telecom sectors, as well as merit-based criteria for public appointments. Much more remains to be done and meeting these challenges will require renewed support from our international partners. … On the security front, Lebanon continues to honour its commitments under applicable UN Security Council resolutions and the cessation of hostilities announcement reached with Israel in November 2024. Yet, Israel persists in violating Lebanese sovereignty, detaining Lebanese citizens and occupying at least five positions in southern Lebanon. These actions perpetuate instability, fuel renewed conflict and undermine the government’s efforts to restore the state’s authority. As we negotiate with the IMF and seek private investment, we will spare no effort to obtain financing for reconstruction and development. I urge our international partners to support us. Without their help, entrenched interests will fill the vacuum and pull the country back into the grip of clientelism, corruption and impunity. Lebanon matters for the stability of the wider region. We are not asking our international partners to do our work for us, but to stand with us and help us succeed.”

We applaud Ambassador Issa's recent comments in support of the work of the @LebarmyOfficial and its progress. #ATFL looks forward to meeting with the Ambassador soon in #Lebanon to further discuss the LAF's accomplishments and the challenges currently facing disarmament and economic reform. @USEmbassyBeirut x.com/mtvlebanonnews…

Most bubbles eventually burst, and American tech companies' gold rush to A.I. is likely no exception. What happens to the economy when America's A.I. bubble bursts? I asked the chairman of Rockefeller International, Ruchir Sharma:

Lebanon: LAU Students Develop Wildfire Detection System Handed to Civil Defense thisisbeirut.com.lb/a1327149 via @IciBeyrouthnews

تحويلات المغتربين اللبنانيين تشكّل 31٪ من الاقتصاد الوطني — الأعلى بين الدول العربية، وهم سند لبنان الحقيقي في أزماته! لهذه الجالية الحق الكامل في اختيار الـ128 نائبًا، وأصواتهم ليست فقط حقًا، بل واجب وطني. أما الميغاسنتر والبطاقة الممغنطة لم يعودا مجرد مطلب تقني، بل شرط أساسي لأي انتخابات شفافة. من دونهما، يبقى التزوير ممكنًا، والترهيب قائمًا، والثقة مفقودة. أموال المغتربين أنقذت لبنان ماليًا، وأصواتهم قادرة على إنقاذه سياسيًا. فلنعطِهم الأدوات التي تضمن نزاهة صوتهم.

الرئيس عون خلال استقباله لوفد مجموعة العمل الأميركية من أجل لبنان - ATFL: محادثاتي مع وزير الخارجية الأميركية ماركو روبيو كانت ايجابية وطلبت مساعدة الولايات المتحدة لوقف الاعتداءات الاسرائيلية والانسحاب من الأراضي المحتلة في الجنوب لتمكين الجيش اللبناني من الانتشار حتى الحدود الدولية وتطبيق القرار ١٧٠١ ، ولمست تجاوباً في استمرار دعم الجيش المنتشر في كل لبنان لبسط سيادة الدولة على أراضيها

نجاد عصام فارس : هذه العناصر مطلوبة لقيام البلد @NijadF youtu.be/08s2xPGsDSU

الحدث - نجاد فارس - 16-8-2025 youtu.be/k-ifYdodaXc?si… via @YouTube

نجاد عصام فارس لـ #صوت_لبنان: الوقت ضدنا وعلينا الاستفادة من الفرصة الذهبية vdl.me/?p=594951

Asharq Al-Awsat: “Lebanon’s Opportunity—or Missed Opportunity?” english.aawsat.com/opinion/516144…

Lebanon’s hope awakens!!! The opportunity is now. This is a historic moment to supersede the strained confessionalism of the past and finally fulfill 🇱🇧’s true promise of the hope of “One country, one people, one army.” As @POTUS has consistently shared with the world, "Lebanon is a great place, with great people. Let's make Lebanon Great again.”

صناديق الاقتراع بانتظاركم. #الانتخابات_البلدية

Mr. & Mrs. Fares received the award for Lifetime Achievement at the #TAKREEM2022 ceremony in Miami. Visit our takreemusa.org to learn more about their combined remarkable work. instagram.com/tv/CbaK4Pllhdl… #TAKREEMmiami #takreemusa @NijadF @TAKminds @RicardoRKaram

The Vice Chairman of the American Task Force for Lebanon (ATFL), Nijad Fares, hosted a dinner in honor of MP Elias Hankach and U.S. Congressman Darrell Issa in Houston. 🇱🇧🇺🇸 @repdarrellissa @NijadF @EliasHankach #Lebanon #HustonTexas

نائب رئيس مجموعة العمل الاميركية من اجل لبنان #نجاد_فارس : إعادة الاعمار والمساعدات مشروطة بتسليم سلاح #حزب_الله وما يحصل في الجنوب عار #وهلق_شو #الجديد

التقيت وفداً من مجموعة العمل الأميركية لدعم لبنان ATFL، ضم الرئيس إد غابرييل، والأعضاء: جاي غزال، لانا ياغي، مايك أحمر، جاك طعمة، كمال شهيب، نسيم حفار، منال صعب، غسان صعب، سليم ساسين، فرانسوا نادر، خليل روحانا، ميشال شماس، ناتاشا عقدة، توماس أبراهام، شايان معوض، فيليب ناصيف، ومن السفارة الأميركية كاريل توما، وذلك بحضور عضوي تكتل الجمهورية القوية النائبين غسان حاصباني، والياس إسطفان، ورئيس جهاز العلاقات الخارجية في الحزب الوزير السابق ريشار قيومجيان وعضو الهيئة التنفيذية في الحزب جوزف جبيلي.

ATFL applauds @LBpresidency Joseph Aoun's recent meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman which reiterated #Lebanon's commitment to strengthening its state and its monopoly on arms. This marks an important step for the rebuilding of ties between the two countries, especially as #SaudiArabia reaffirmed its support to @LebarmyOfficial. washingtonpost.com/world/2025/03/… [Photo: Saudi Press Agency]