During his tour of the "BMA" paint factory in the industrial valley of Nahr al-Mout, Minister of Industry in the caretaker government, George Bouchkian, stated that "the production process, protective measures, and necessary procedures are being carried out as planned, according to a set agenda to meet customers' needs, securing orders according to specifications, standards, and technical requirements, in addition to using high-quality raw materials." Bouchkian urged "traders, suppliers, exporters, and consumers to trust national products, as they represent a mark of quality and innovation, and possess competitive capabilities that have qualified them to enter some of the most promising global markets."