French President Emmanuel Macron holds security and support talks in Paris with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. The discussions focus on Lebanon’s security situation and international backing for the Lebanese armed forces, amid wider regional tensions.
Several outlets say the meetings come as concerns increase over continued instability in southern Lebanon, including Israel’s strikes in the area, and the risk of a security vacuum if the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission were to end. France is seeking agreement on a plan to sustain and strengthen Lebanon’s army through international cooperation, including funding, equipment, and military training, described as “clear, credible and realistic.”
Euronews emphasizes Lebanon’s goal of securing external support to bolster its forces and maintain stability in the south. France 24 frames the talks as part of France’s broader efforts to coordinate support measures as the regional security outlook remains uncertain, while not detailing any final decision from the meeting.
