In light of the ongoing developments, informed political and diplomatic sources revealed to "Al-Joumhouria" that communications are underway to set a date for a meeting of the Arab-international quintet group at the second level, due to the impossibility of convening at the level of foreign ministers. The preliminary communications suggest that it may take place in Riyadh or Doha, considering the significant changes that have occurred in Paris regarding the government and foreign ministry leadership. This comes while awaiting the formation of the new government, which will notably lack Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna. This situation could postpone the meeting until the new government is formed, which is believed to potentially happen over the upcoming weekend.
Consequently, the expected visit of French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian to Lebanon remains under discussion. Regarding the visits of Qatari envoy Jassim bin Fahd Al Thani and Saudi Dr. Nizar Al-Aloula, there is still no official date from their embassies as of the close of business yesterday.
Amid these developments, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Beirut yesterday afternoon. She was scheduled to meet with Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib at 9:15 PM; however, this meeting has been postponed. Notably, she is set to meet with Presidents Nabih Berri and Najib Mikati today.
