French Ambassador After Meeting with Foreign Minister: We Are Working to Reduce Tensions

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants in the caretaker government, Abdullah Bouhabib, received the French Ambassador Hervé Magro, who responded to a question regarding the escalating tension in the south by saying, "Our position is clear and we are working to reduce the level of tension." Concerning whether France is communicating directly with Hezbollah, he stated, "We talk to everyone, as you know, and we hope to make progress."