Doha:French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will host a conference aimed at supporting the Lebanese Army, which will take place following Israel's parliamentary elections on October 27.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, Macron made the announcement while addressing reporters in Doha during his Gulf tour. He emphasized France's intention to coordinate international backing for the Lebanese military, with the conference expected to occur in the forthcoming weeks. Macron highlighted that holding the event before the Israeli elections would not be beneficial.

Macron reiterated the significance of Lebanon to France, condemning the external pressures on the country and the weakening of its sovereignty. He indicated that these pressures hinder efforts to tackle the issue of Hezbollah. The French President outlined the goal of ensuring Lebanon's sovereignty and stability, alongside the disarmament of Hezbollah.

He further noted that achieving these goals would involve securing the withdrawal of Israeli forces, implementing confidence-building measures, and reactivating a coordination mechanism to manage the withdrawal process. Macron also confirmed that both France and Qatar are willing to assist in these endeavors, stressing that the Lebanese Army must play a central role in re-establishing Lebanon's sovereignty.