Paris, Friday – French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Élysée Palace today, marking President Aoun's first European visit since his January inauguration.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Franco-Lebanese Relations

   • French presidency statement: "An opportunity to reaffirm the strong friendship between our nations and France's steadfast support for Lebanon."

2. Lebanon's Critical Challenges

   • Sovereignty & territorial integrity

   • Economic recovery and reform plans

   • Full implementation of ceasefire agreements

   • Complete withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces

3. International Support

   • Review of Lebanon’s proposed reform roadmap

   • Preparations for Macron’s upcoming international conference on Lebanon

4. Trilateral Virtual Meeting

   • With Syrian Interim Government President Ahmad al-Shara

   • Focus: Shared Lebanon-Syria challenges

5. Security Coordination

   • Strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces

   • Enhanced cooperation with UNIFIL peacekeepers

6. Regional Summit Follow-up

   • Macron to meet separately with:
     • Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis
     • Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides

   • Agenda: Eastern Mediterranean security, energy, and connectivity