French Ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro, wished Lebanon and its people well on the anniversary of independence and wrote on the platform "X": "Dear Lebanese friends, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Lebanon's independence, I extend my warmest wishes for a united, open, and sovereign country, in the face of the challenges it faces. France's commitment by your side has been and will remain steadfast, as it is based on the deep historical ties between our two countries."