Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 13 June 25 Lebanon needs more than talk of resilience With regard to Jamie Prentis's article Nawaf Salam pledges to build 'Lebanon 3.0' but warns citizens' resilience alone will not fix country (June 10): Mr Salam’s pledge to rebuild Lebanon reflects a strong desire to restore the country’s former glory. His appeal to the Lebanese people was powerful and honest. He made it clear that resilience alone will not be enough to move the country forward. There must also be structural reforms, good governance and collective national effort. Lebanon is a land of rich history, natural beauty and deep cultural heritage. For decades, it stood as a beacon of diversity and cosmopolitanism in the region. Mr Salam's commitment to recovery and renewal signals hope and a vision for the country’s future. Whether Lebanon can regain its former charm remains to be seen. But this renewed leadership and realism offer a much-needed starting point. K Ragavan, Bengaluru India