Baabda:French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arrived at Baabda Palace this evening, accompanied by a delegation. The group includes Alice Rufo, Minister-Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans; Patrick Durel, Ambassador of France to Lebanon; Amélia Lakrafi, Member of Parliament for French citizens residing abroad; Christine Lavarde, Senator for the Hauts-de-Seine department; and Romaric Roignan, Director for Africa, North Africa, and the Middle East at the French Foreign Ministry.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, the visit follows a high-level international meeting in Paris on September 17, aimed at supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces. This meeting was co-chaired by the Presidents of Lebanon and France, along with the Jordanian Monarch.
During the visit, Minister Barrot will emphasize France's unwavering support for Lebanon's sovereignty, stability, and security. He plans to highlight the importance of implementing the framework agreement signed on June 26, 2026, and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. These measures are viewed as crucial for disarming Hezbollah, withdrawing Israeli forces, and redeploying the Lebanese Armed Forces throughout Lebanon.
