Macron lauds Lebanon's arms monopoly statements, says plan's 2nd phase decisive
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he welcomes “the encouraging announcements by the Lebanese authorities to restore the State’s monopoly on weapons,” a day after the Lebanese Army announced the completion of the first phase of its arms monopolization plan.
“This process must be pursued resolutely. The second phase of the plan will be a decisive step,” Macron said in a post on X.
“The ceasefire agreement must be strictly respected by all parties. Lebanon’s sovereignty must be fully restored,” Macron added, noting that President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have his “full support” and that the Lebanese people “can count” on France
“Alongside its partners, France will remain fully engaged in support of Lebanon and its Armed Forces. An international conference will soon be held in Paris to provide them with the concrete means to guarantee this sovereignty,” the French president added.
Source: Naharnet
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