Macron calls for elections in Lebanon

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Macron calls for elections in Lebanon
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France's President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are calling for presidential elections in Lebanon.

"Together, they demanded that a presidential election be held in Lebanon with the aim of uniting the Lebanese people and implementing the reforms necessary for stability and security in the country", Macron's staff stated in a statement.

The French President is in Saudi Arabia on a state visit.

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