French Envoy Urges Lebanon to 'Do Its Part' after Paris-Riyadh Initiative

French Ambassador to Lebanon Anne Grillo on Tuesday met with President Michel Aoun and briefed him on the outcome of the tour that French President Emmanuel Macron made in the Gulf region, especially his visit to Saudi Arabia where the kingdom expressed its readiness to assist Lebanon.

During the meeting that was held at the request of the French presidency, Grillo noted that her country “made the first step in this regard,” adding that Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries are also ready to take steps. The ambassador, however, stressed that Lebanon must “do its part and prove its credibility in committing to the reforms.”

Grillo also told Aoun that the international community and France believe that it is important for the parliamentary, municipal and presidential elections to be held next year, especially that “the Lebanese are awaiting these polls.”