BEIRUT: French Overseas Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Lebanon Sunday (Sep 29) night time, his ministry stated, 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 direct 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 support, Lebanon’s Well being Minister Firass Abiad stated.
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 as a consequence of meet the UN Particular Coordinator for Lebanon and members of the UN peacekeeping power within the south.
“We verify the demise of a second French nationwide,” his ministry stated Sunday, including that additional particulars can be provided later.