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French President Emmanuel Macron concluded his second visit to Lebanon after the bombing in the port of Beirut on Tuesday night with a press conference. He said that the Lebanese political parties informed him of their commitment to form a government within two weeks. Macron indicated that he had invited the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, the President of Parliament and the political forces to a conference to be held in Paris in October to assess what the Lebanese authorities would achieve.
French president announced Emmanuel macron On Tuesday night, Lebanese political parties informed him of their commitment to form a government within two weeks, stating that they had agreed with officials on a “road map” that includes making swift reforms.
للمزيد- Back to the special bulletin covering French President Emmanuel Macron’s press conference from Beirut
He said that he had invited the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister, the President of Parliament and the political forces to a conference to be held in Paris in October to assess the achievements of the Lebanese authorities.
Speech by the envoy of France 24 to Beirut, precious Al-Khaitan, to comment on Macron’s speech
Macron did not rule out imposing specific sanctions on the Lebanese authorities if they were found to be corrupt. He added that this will be coordinated with the European Union.
Macron said at a press conference after meeting with representatives of The most prominent political forces at the headquarters of the French ambassador in Beirut “All political parties, without exception, pledged tonight that the formation of the government will not take more than 15 days,” at a time when the process of forming governments in Lebanon is often difficult and takes weeks or months.
Intervention by journalist Jamal Badoma to comment on Macron’s speech
Macron spoke of “a government with a specific mission with competent personalities, made up of an independent group that will have the support of all political parties that have committed to the designated prime minister.”
Macron announced that his country would organize New International Support Conference With the United Nations in Paris in the second half of October, to help Lebanon.
“road map”
Parallel to this conference, “invitations were sent to the three presidents to another conference” to evaluate what has been achieved from the roadmap.
He indicated that France’s role is “to mobilize international support,” indicating that it will also extend an invitation to “all political forces.”
Speech by a member of the Political Bureau in the Future of Beirut Movement
“The roadmap is not a blank check given to the Lebanese authorities. If promises are not fulfilled in October, there will be consequences,” Macron said, adding: “It is a specific requirement with a timetable that runs from six to six. eight weeks. “
When asked whether these consequences mean the imposition of sanctions, the French president did not rule out that “if sanctions are imposed, it will be in coordination with the European Union.” Macron said today that “France will not abandon Lebanon.”
France 24 / AFP / Reuters
