Macron 'Congratulates Himself' on New Lebanese Govt.
French President Emmanuel Macron “congratulates himself on the step of the Lebanese government’s formation,” the Elysee Palace said, a few hours after Prime Minister Najib Miqati formed his third government.
“Macron wishes Miqati success in his mission in the service of the people,” the Palace added.
“Lebanese politicians must honor the necessary commitments as to conducting the reforms that would allow the international community to offer assistance to Lebanon,” the Elysee said.
Lebanese media reports meanwhile linked the government’s formation to the latest French-Iranian talks and “the French desire to highlight the government’s formation as a product of this communication as part of Paris’ preparations for playing a role in the Vienna talks on the Iranian nuclear file.”
Source: Naharnet
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