Macron and Bin Salman Determined to Assist Lebanon

The Élysée announced that a phone call took place between French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which they agreed to enhance cooperation in defense and energy. During the call, they expressed "shared concerns regarding the situation in Lebanon and reiterated their commitment to work together to help the country emerge from the deep crisis it is experiencing." The French presidency added that they also discussed strengthening cooperation in defense and energy issues. Macron welcomed Saudi Arabia and Iran's decision to resume their diplomatic relations, emphasizing "its importance for regional stability."