Macron to host King Abdullah II and Lebanon's Aoun to discuss support for Lebanese Armed Forces
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First seen18h agoMacron to host King Abdullah II and Lebanon's Aoun to discuss support for Lebanese Armed Forces
The Paris talks come as Lebanon is seeking international backing to strengthen its armed forces and prevent a security vacuum in the south of the country.
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Follow-up15h agoLebanon: Macron, Aoun and King Abdullah II hold security talks in Paris
Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Paris for talks on Lebanon's security and international support for the Lebanese army. The meeting comes as concerns grow over Israel's continued strikes in southern Lebanon and the possible end of the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission, with France seeking a "clear, credible and realistic" plan to back Lebanon through funding, equipment and military training.
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Latest10h agoLebanon: UNIFIL withdrawal at the heart of Paris talks
Emmanuel Macron welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan's King Abdullah II to Paris today for talks on Lebanon's security and international support for the Lebanese army. The meeting comes as France pushes to prevent a security vacuum ahead of UNIFIL's planned withdrawal at the end of 2026, with Israeli strikes continuing in southern Lebanon and concerns growing over who will secure the border. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago has the latest.