Exclusive: Lebanon's government to take 'painful steps' in financial rescue plan - final policy statement

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon's government approved a financial rescue plan that calls for cutting interest rates, restructuring the banking sector and taking some "painful steps" while trying not to harm those with limited income, according to a copy seen by Reuters.

The cabinet agreed the final policy statement on Thursday, with minor changes made to a draft obtained by Reuters on Sunday, and will present it to parliament next week for a vote of confidence.

(Reporting by Ellen Francis; Editing by Ghaida Ghantous and Chizu Nomiyama)