Macron hosts Lebanese president and Jordan's king for security talks on Lebanon
Emmanuel Macron is meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and King Abdullah II in Paris to discuss security support and international aid for Lebanon's military.
The talks focus on Lebanon's security and international backing for the Lebanese army, according to France 24. France is seeking a "clear, credible and realistic" plan to support Lebanon through funding, equipment and military training.
The meeting takes place amid escalating Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and concerns about the potential end of the UNIFIL UN peacekeeping mission in the region.
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- Lebanon: Macron, Aoun and King Abdullah II hold security talks in Paris — France 24 — English
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