Macron Visits Lebanon, Announces Paris Conference for Reconstruction
The French president pledges support for Lebanon's new leadership and calls for the full implementation of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
- Emmanuel Macron's 12-hour visit to Beirut marks his third trip to Lebanon since 2017 and coincides with the recent election of President Joseph Aoun and the appointment of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
- Macron announced plans for an international conference in Paris to mobilize funding for Lebanon's reconstruction following a devastating war with Israel that left over 4,000 dead and 16,000 injured.
- The ceasefire agreement, in effect since November 27, requires the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and the relocation of Hezbollah troops north of the Litani River by January 26.
- France has played a role in monitoring the ceasefire and is advocating for the Lebanese army to assume full control of arms within the country, aligning with broader disarmament goals.
- Macron emphasized France's historical ties to Lebanon and its commitment to supporting the country's sovereignty, stability, and economic recovery during this pivotal moment in its history.
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