BEIRUT: French Overseas Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Lebanon Sunday (Sep 29) evening, his ministry mentioned, making him the primary high-level overseas diplomat to go to since Israeli air strikes intensified one week in the past.
The arrival of Barrot, who earlier known as for a right away halt to the strikes, came as the foreign ministry announced that a second French national had been killed in Lebanon, although particulars have been unclear.
Barrot oversaw the supply of 11.5 tonnes of French humanitarian assist, Lebanon’s Well being Minister Firass Abiad mentioned.
After a gathering in regards to the standing of French nationals, Barrot on Monday will meet officers together with Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
He’s additionally on account of meet the UN Particular Coordinator for Lebanon and members of the UN peacekeeping pressure within the south.
“We affirm the dying of a second French nationwide,” his ministry mentioned Sunday, including that additional particulars shall be provided later.
