Beirut:Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Minister Youssef Raggi met with a delegation from the French National Assembly's Study Group on Eastern Christians, led by MP Cendrine Foucher-Chazé, during their visit to Lebanon. The discussions focused on Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory and state control over arms.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Raggi highlighted the government's commitment to establishing exclusive state control over weapons and extending its authority throughout Lebanese territory. He clarified that these decisions are driven by national interests rather than external pressures.
The meeting also addressed the challenges faced by Christian villages in southern Lebanon. Raggi emphasized the need for increased support to help these communities remain on their land, which is vital for preserving Lebanon's pluralism and diversity.
Additionally, the state of French-speaking Christian educational institutions in Lebanon was reviewed, along with strategies to support their educational mission for students of all religious backgrounds.
