BEIRUT: France on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to Lebanon’s stability and pledged increased support for its armed forces and reconstruction efforts, as Israeli attacks in the country’s south continue to escalate.
During an official visit to Beirut, Anne-Claire Legendre, adviser to the French president on Middle East and North Africa affairs, said Paris would continue to support Lebanon and “work to stabilize the southern area.”
Her visit comes as Israel steps up air raids on Hezbollah-linked sites, raising fears of a broader conflict.
During a meeting with senior Lebanese officials, Legendre reaffirmed France’s intention to organize two international conferences to support Lebanon’s aid and reconstruction efforts and strengthen the Lebanese army.
She also pledged to activate the Cessation of Hostilities Oversight Committee (Mechanism), in response to Lebanon’s request to implement the ceasefire framework.
