I spoke respectively with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein bin Abdullah II, on the sidelines of the informal European Council meeting in Cyprus.
As the countries of the Middle East and Europe face the consequences of the regional conflict, it is more necessary than ever to work together on a shared agenda of sovereignty, stability, and prosperity for the entire region.
In this context, the Middle East is set to become a central link in the supply routes between our two regions, for the benefit of our peoples and economies.
France will play its part.
We will also continue to support the Lebanese authorities in their efforts to uphold Lebanon’s sovereignty, the state’s monopoly over weapons, and the country’s territorial integrity. France stands ready to mobilize its partners, when the time comes, by organizing a conference in support of Lebanon’s armed and security forces and of the country’s economic recovery.
