Elon Musk Contacts Lebanese President, Expresses Interest in Telecom and Internet Investment

Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun received a phone call from Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, during which Musk expressed strong interest in Lebanon’s telecommunications and internet sectors.

According to an official statement from the Lebanese Presidency, Musk also conveyed a desire for his companies to have a presence in Lebanon—an initiative President Aoun welcomed, affirming the government’s readiness to offer all possible facilitations within the framework of Lebanese laws and regulations.

At the conclusion of the call, President Aoun extended an invitation to Musk to visit Beirut, which the billionaire entrepreneur graciously accepted in principle, promising to make the trip at the first suitable opportunity.

The conversation comes at a time when Lebanon is actively seeking ways to emerge from its prolonged economic crisis. With the recent lifting of sanctions on Syria, new regional economic corridors are expected to open, particularly around reconstruction and infrastructure development—offering Lebanon potential roles and benefits, especially in sectors like energy, logistics, and technology.

Musk’s outreach, if followed by concrete action, could signal a new chapter in Lebanon’s efforts to attract high-profile international investors.