Governors of Francophone central banks meet in beirut

Governors of central banks of French- speaking countries will hold a two-day conference here starting June 25 with the participation of 20 countries, a press statement said on Tuesday. The conference will discuss currency exchange rates, challenges facing central banks and the us Dollar impact on inflation, the statement said.

The financial crisis in Russia, South-east Asia and Brazil will be discussed during the two days meeting, it said.

The press statement indicated that the conferees will tour an old Lebanese currency exhibition. The central banks governors will meet Lebanon's prime minister, Salim Al-Hoss, finance minister, George Qrom, and minister of economy, trade and industry Nasser Al-Saeedi.