Caretaker Minister of National Defense Maurice Sleem met at his Yarzeh office, with the Charge d'Affaires of the French Embassy in Lebanon, Ambassador Hervé Magro, who came on a protocol visit, accompanied by the French Military Attache.
Discussions reportedly touched on all aspects of the Lebanese-French relations.
Ambassador Margo affirmed that French President Emmanuel Macron accords special importance to the Lebanese file, stressing “France’s continued support for Lebanon and the urgent need to elect a president of the republic as soon as possible."
During the meeting, discussions touched on military cooperation between Lebanon and France, especially support for military medicine, naval capabilities, and other areas of cooperation.
Discussions also touched on the Syrian displacement dossier.
On the other hand, Caretaker Minister Sleem met with the Charge d'Affaires of the Indian Embassy, Ambassador Muhammad Noor Rahman Sheikh, who paid him a protocol visit.
Discussions reportedly touched on the bilateral relations, especially military cooperation and India's effective participation within UNIFIL, as well as cooperation and coordination with the army.
Minister Sleem hailed “the role played by the Indian contingent within UNIFIL and the excellent relations it has fostered with the local community." The Minister also emphasized “the depth of the historical relations between Lebanon and India."
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