Aoun, Macron Stress Keenness on Lebanese-French Ties in Phone Talks
President Michel Aoun on Monday called French President Emmanuel Macron, congratulating him in the name of the Lebanese people on his election as France's new leader and wishing him success, Lebanon's National News Agency said.
During the talks, Aoun underscored “Lebanon's keenness on boosting the relations with France and improving them in all fields,” NNA said.
Macron for his part thanked Aoun for his wishes, emphasizing that “France's support for Lebanon's sovereignty, independence and unity will continue.”
He also said that he is looking forward to “developing the ties between the two countries.”
Talks also tackled “the general situations in the Middle East region in light of the latest developments.”
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