Lebanese Prime Minister to meet French President in Paris

(Baonghean.vn)- On November 17, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri is preparing to leave Saudi Arabia for France, marking a move aimed at easing political tensions stemming from Mr. Hariri's shocking resignation in Riyadh.

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Photo: AP

The Lebanese Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on November 18, following accusations from Hariri’s political rivals that he was “kidnapped” by Saudi authorities. President Macron’s office confirmed that the French leader will meet Hariri at noon on November 18.

The announcement of the visit came after Hariri met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in Riyadh on November 16. During the meeting, Drian expressed hope to cool down the crisis, which has increased tensions between the two major regional powers, Iran and Saudi Arabia./.

Lan Ha

(According to AFP)