Report: Macron, MBS to discuss Lebanon in Paris meeting

Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will discuss with President Emmanuel Macron on Friday the Lebanese file, local media reports said Wednesday.

The meeting takes place after Lebanese MPs failed again Wednesday to elect a president amid a chaotic session that ended with a missing vote and a lack of quorum for the second round.

"The French were awaiting the results of Wednesday's session to resume their talks with the Lebanese parties," al-Akhbar newspaper reported.

It added that Paris has not changed its stance regarding the presidential consensus and that its efforts will intensify this week.