Sebastien Lecornu, France's minister of the armed forces, will visit Lebanon to meet with officials and reaffirm France's commitment to the stability of the country amid rising border tensions with Israel.
Iconic Wines, Local Food: A Fox Harb'r Dining Experience with Bram Bolwijn | SaltWirePARIS - Sebastien Lecornu, France's minister of the armed forces, will meet with officials in Lebanon from Wednesday, including caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, as well as visit a base of United Nations peacekeepers, his cabinet announced on Sunday.
The minister seeks to reaffirm France's"commitment to the stability of Lebanon", his office told news agency AFP in a statement later confirmed to Reuters by his spokesperson. France is one of the main contributors to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, where it has deployed nearly 700 troops.
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