Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) Lebanon's President Michel Aoun made no concrete concessions in his first public address since nationwide protests erupted against the country's political elites a week ago, as his speech was met with jeers from demonstrators.

Calls for the government's resignation have grown since protests engulfed Lebanon on October 17. But officials have argued that the nation cannot afford a political vacuum at a time when its economy may be on the verge of collapse.

"I heard many calls for regime change. Our regime will not be removed based on protests on the ground. Of course, the regime needs developing because it has spent years in paralysis," Aoun said on Thursday.

Aoun also called on protesters to end nationwide road closures that have paralyzed the country over the last seven days.

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