Lebanese Prime Minister Receives French and Egyptian Ambassadors, Discussties Focus on Upcoming Conferences and Palestinian Refugee Support

Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam met with the French Ambassador to Lebanon, Herve Magro, and the Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, in separate meetings at the Grand Serail. Discussions with the French Ambassador centered on the upcoming visit of French Presidential Envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian to Lebanon this month, focusing on preparations for two conferences: one on Lebanon's reconstruction and economic recovery, and the other in support of the Lebanese Army. Additionally, the recent Security Council resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the handover of Palestinian weapons to the Lebanese Army were also discussed. Premier Salam emphasized the need for French and European support to improve the humanitarian and social conditions of Palestinian refugees in the camps. Separately, the Prime Minister discussed the outcomes of his recent official visit to Egypt with Ambassador Moussa, highlighting the importance of bilateral relations and Egypt's continued support for Lebanon, particularly in strengthening the Lebanese Army.

Key Takeaways:

• Premier Salam received the French Ambassador to discuss the upcoming visit of French Presidential Envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian to Lebanon this month, focusing on preparations for two conferences: one on Lebanon's reconstruction and economic recovery, and the other in support of the Lebanese Army.
• The recent Security Council resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the handover of Palestinian weapons to the Lebanese Army were key discussion points with the French Ambassador.
• Premier Salam emphasized the need for French and European support to improve the humanitarian and social conditions of Palestinian refugees in the camps.
• The Prime Minister also received the Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, to discuss the outcomes of his recent official visit to Egypt and Egypt's continued support for Lebanon, particularly in strengthening the Lebanese Army.

Statistics:

• 2 conferences will be held in support of Lebanon's reconstruction and economic recovery and the Lebanese Army.
• The conferences will be attended by French Presidential Envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian and other international representatives.
• The discussions with the French Ambassador focused on the handover of Palestinian weapons to the Lebanese Army.
• Premier Salam emphasized the need for French and European support to improve the humanitarian and social conditions of Palestinian refugees in the camps.

Sources:

• (National news agency - Lebanon)

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