NNA - Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Rahi presided over the annual general assembly of the social Maronite institution at Bkirki and noted that the current situation is tough due to the economic hardship.



Rahi reminded politicians of the words of Pope Francis that the ultimate goal which justifies the political and economic work is serving the people.



He also stressed the need to create job opportunities through developmental, industrial and agricultural projects.



==========D.K