"On this national day, I share with you my best wishes for a sovereign and united Lebanon in facing all the challenges it faces today. A country and a state stemming from the deep commitment of Lebanese people to live together in an open, free and rich country in its diversity," France's Ambassador to Lebanon, Anne Grillo, tweeted today via her Twitter account on the occasion of Independence Day.

"France stands with all Lebanese committed with determination, talent and courage to build the nation they aspire to and the nation they deserve and that is within their reach," the ambassador added.

Grillo pointed out that the tragic situation that Lebanon has reached requires the authorities and the political class to assume their responsibilities.