Beirut: Caretaker Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, on Tuesday received a call from French President, Emmanuel Macron, congratulating him on forming the government. The pair reportedly discussed general developments.

According to National News Agency – Lebanon, Salam also received a call from Jordanian Prime Minister, Jaafar Hassan, during which both affirmed the need to strengthen bilateral ties. Similarly, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called to extend his congratulations.

Additionally, Salam received congratulatory calls from Greek Catholic Patriarch, Youssef Absi, and Akkar Mufti, Zaid Bakkar Zakaria, who wished him success in his mission.